LivingLife - Issue 8 (Shefford)
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FOCUSON<br />
Community Spirit<br />
new feature!<br />
Also inside<br />
Diddy Directory<br />
Kid’s Got Talent<br />
Scene by you
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NOTE FROM<br />
THE EDITOrS<br />
Welcome July’s issue of the magazine, our 8th<br />
edition! We also extend a warm welcome to summer<br />
- we are so glad you could make it!<br />
As mentioned last month,<br />
we have got bigger! We successfully<br />
launched our brand<br />
new sister magazine (also<br />
called <strong>LivingLife</strong>) which we<br />
deliver to the communities of<br />
Arlesey, Stondon & Henlow.<br />
This month, we are thrilled<br />
to bring to you another instalment<br />
of Kid’s Got Talent,<br />
where we meet upcoming<br />
cyclist Nathan Hardy. Our FocusOn<br />
feature is ‘Community | Andrew Martin |<br />
Spirit’ including exciting previews<br />
of the upcoming Duck<br />
Race events taking place in<br />
<strong>Shefford</strong> & Clifton, we also<br />
look back to the recent STMA<br />
Fete Day - a fabulous day for<br />
the people of <strong>Shefford</strong>. Next<br />
month’s FocusOn feature is all<br />
about ‘Kids & Adventure’, if<br />
you would like to get involved<br />
and contribute an article on<br />
this theme then please do get<br />
in touch.<br />
Elsewhere we have an update<br />
from Artisans in the<br />
| John McBurney |<br />
Yard, some amazing photos in<br />
Scene By You, challenge your brain power with our<br />
Spot the Difference and Crossword puzzles, and our<br />
Delivery Boys pay a visit to Rose Buds in Duck Lane.<br />
‘Finally, we hope you like this month’s cover photo,<br />
a beautiful aerial shot showing the curved row of<br />
houses in Heronslee, where the River Hit meets the<br />
River Flit.<br />
Kind Regards,<br />
Andrew & John<br />
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stma fete day<br />
A wonderful day for the people of <strong>Shefford</strong><br />
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artisans in the yard<br />
That special person - that special gift.<br />
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TABLE OF<br />
CONTENTS<br />
A big welcome to our new<br />
advertisers this month......<br />
zanna newton<br />
herts it service<br />
This publication wouldn’t be possible without the<br />
support of our advertisers. Please ensure you mention<br />
us when you contact them.<br />
We still have a few spaces left. If you have a business in<br />
the area, feel free to get in touch<br />
Competition Winner<br />
MAY<br />
a big well done to:<br />
ANGELA Baker<br />
who found Billy the Squirrel and WON £25<br />
10 happy as a duck in water<br />
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20<br />
22 july crossword<br />
24 delivery boys’ review<br />
30<br />
It’s duck race season! Fantastic fundraising<br />
events taking place in July<br />
money matters<br />
Our regular feature touching on all things<br />
financial.<br />
a wonderful month for wildlife<br />
Wildlife writer & photographer, Mark Hogan,<br />
looks at nature<br />
Test your brain, solve the clues, complete<br />
the puzzle<br />
We check out and review the local eateries<br />
whilst delivering the mag<br />
26 scene by you<br />
29<br />
Your chance to submit your photos to be<br />
included in the magazine<br />
spot the difference<br />
Test your observational skills with our tricky<br />
brain-teaser<br />
kid’s got talent<br />
We showcase the amazing talents of local<br />
children<br />
32 puzzle answers<br />
Give up? Don’t worry, our answer page will<br />
help you out!<br />
33 diddy directory<br />
The cost effective way to get your business<br />
noticed<br />
34 what’s on guide<br />
This month’s guide for everything happening<br />
in the local area<br />
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FOCUSON<br />
A WONDERFUL DAY FOR SHEFFORD<br />
We look back at the STMA Fete Day<br />
Contribution thanks to<br />
Jack Reynolds<br />
STMA<br />
01462 813377<br />
Looking back to the 1st of June, our amazing team of organisers held our annual community<br />
event on the STMA playing fields, bringing together an array of different groups and local organisations<br />
for an afternoon of fun in the sun. The weather was fantastic and we couldn’t have<br />
been luckier as the clouds and showers were kept at bay for the entire day.<br />
We had pony rides, archery, numerous inflatables (for both big and little kids), bars, various food<br />
options, and a mix of displays and entertainment in the arena to promote some of the activities<br />
available to join in with in the local area.<br />
The day would not have been possible without our devoted team of volunteers who put in an<br />
enormous chunk of their own time into getting the building and the grounds of the STMA prepared<br />
and ready to host the event for the people of <strong>Shefford</strong> and surrounding areas.<br />
Preparations for 2020 have already started and the Fete Team have got even more planned for<br />
next year! But to do this we need your support, we are always looking for help and volunteers are<br />
appreciated, if you want to get involved then please get in touch.<br />
Photos - With thanks to Bob Izzard<br />
Future events coming up at the STMA, further details on STMA Facebook page....<br />
Jul 6 - Karaoke 8-11pm<br />
Jul 27 - Kimberley Spurrier - Live performance 8:30-11:30pm<br />
Aug 10 - Corrine Cooper - LIVE 9pm-12am<br />
Sep 6 - Warren Bailey Medium/Spiritual Demonstrator 7-9:30pm<br />
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FOCUSON<br />
THAT SPECIAL PERSON -<br />
THAT SPECIAL GIFT<br />
Contribution thanks to<br />
Annette Glenn<br />
and collective Artisans<br />
Artisans in the Yard<br />
FB@Artisansintheyard<br />
Have you ever been stuck for an ideal gift for your mum, husband, daughter or friend? Look no<br />
further! Pop along to Artisans in the Yard in <strong>Shefford</strong> to see gifts galore! Yes, you could make<br />
a quick road trip into town or to an out-of-town retail park. But the next time you need a gift for<br />
someone, try going local and visit Artisans In The Yard Gallery and see for yourself the amazing<br />
choice of paintings and gifts on offer!<br />
A regular turnaround period means exhibits are always fresh and current. Founder, Adrian<br />
Goulding of ‘Projects in Wood’, restores and renovates furniture. Paintings this month include<br />
encaustic wax by Val Oswick, alcohol inks by Annette<br />
Glenn, acrylics by Judith Wray, and mixed media from<br />
Irina Polis. Blacksmith Lucas Ling’s traditional wrought<br />
ironwork is also on display, together with Jo Dunne’s<br />
‘Natural Grace’ heavenly smelling candle products, and<br />
Henry Seebohm’s turned wood pieces.<br />
Previous exhibitors include Gwen Payne from Hitchin,<br />
who still paints at the grand old age of ninety, while<br />
animal sculptures by Jim Francis proved very popular,<br />
as did Karen Mangold’s artwork. Karen is well-known for<br />
her ‘Golden Hare’ painting, unveiled recently in Ampthill<br />
Park, which forms an iconic link with the Golden<br />
Hare described in Kit William’s novel. Last<br />
month, we also displayed beautifully glazed<br />
earthenware pieces by Anja Penger-Onyett, a<br />
gifted ceramicist.<br />
Last but by no means least you will find the<br />
in-house jeweller, Erika Price, who designs<br />
and creates beautiful silver jewellery. For earrings,<br />
think Erika, whose delicate butterfly wing<br />
earrings are everyone’s favourite! She will also<br />
make clip-ons on request.<br />
You will always find something different,<br />
interesting – and original!<br />
At Artisans In The Yard you will be sure to<br />
discover that unique something - not taken<br />
from a range designed by a manufacturer who<br />
supplies hundreds like it - but an original gift<br />
designed and created for that special person.<br />
Put ARTISANS IN THE YARD on<br />
your next SHOPPING TRIP<br />
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FOCUSON<br />
HAPPY AS A DUCK IN WATER<br />
<strong>Shefford</strong> Duck Race 2019<br />
Sponsored by Country Properties and now in its 21st year, <strong>Shefford</strong>’s annual Duck Race is a fantasti<br />
the Mighty Oaks, a charity run setting for children aged 2-12 years, providing Pre-School and wrap<br />
The Duck Race is a community event and is always popular with young families in particular, but pro<br />
age. Place your bets on the ducks with a choice of 15 different races, plus bonus races (£1 per duck an<br />
a chance to win an Amazon Echo, Coffee Machine, Nutri Fusion to name a few!! Go on the bouncy cast<br />
on offer, and cheer on your duck. All of this and so much more to do!<br />
It’s a lively and busy afternoon, so if you want to avoid the queues buy your ducks or raffle tickets i<br />
the weekend of the duck race. There’s also the opportunity to grab your ‘Decorate a Duck’ kit for ju<br />
can be entered into our competition!<br />
This year’s Duck Race takes place at Bangkok Lounge on 7th July 12-4pm. We hope to see you there!<br />
help on the day, please contact us on 01462 816281<br />
Clifton Cricket Club - Duck Race<br />
Ahhh, village Cricket. The sound of Leather on Willow; the smell of freshly cut grass and the prospe<br />
be better?<br />
At Clifton Cricket Club we offer a fantastic setting for the beautiful game of cricket with huge empha<br />
players from all ages from all over the county and beyond. 2019 saw us host our first Over 60’s Bedfo<br />
As a wholly inclusive club we welcome all locals to come and enjoy our events which are very much a<br />
events is our legendary Clifton Duck Race, a fete style evening held this year on 12th July from 5.30pm<br />
and we usually see up to 1000 people turning out to support the Club and enjoy an evening in the sun<br />
by our various activities and stalls. We welcome any new players and volunteers looking to join the c<br />
Contact cliftonbedscc@gmail.com for details or keep up to date on our Facebook (www.facebook.com<br />
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c event open to all. It’s run by Acorn Pre-School and<br />
-around care.<br />
vides something for everyone to do, no matter your<br />
d £5 for bonus races). Buy tickets for the raffle with<br />
le, have your face painted, enjoy the food and drink<br />
n advance from the Acorn Pre-School office prior to<br />
st £5; make sure you bring it along on the day so it<br />
If you would like any more information or if you can<br />
ct of an afternoon cup of tea and scone…what could<br />
sis on our ever successful youth division. We attract<br />
rdshire county match.<br />
part of the local community lifestyle. One of these<br />
. The Duck Race is our biggest fundraiser of the year<br />
shine where the Children are kept very entertained<br />
lub.<br />
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CLASSIc VEHiCLES & lIVE MUSIC<br />
SATURDAY 20TH July 2019 3pm<br />
At Robert Bloomfield Academy SHEFFORD, Beds<br />
For all the family...<br />
Food stands and bar<br />
or bring a picnic<br />
For more info contact:<br />
Email: revsandrhythmsshefford@virginmedia.com<br />
Phone: 07811 168548 Satnav: SG17 5BU<br />
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Money Matters<br />
Double whammy for your money?<br />
The man in the mirror I talked to last month is back again.<br />
He promised to tell me the investments his convictions say we should make now. He tells me markets<br />
are volatile and heading for a major fall. So he suggests after holding cash in the bank for emergencies<br />
that 80% of our pension funds and other monies need to be in Gilts and Global Bond funds. These<br />
holdings could well rise in value when the market tumbles. Then use the volatile market to become a<br />
‘profit taker’ so invest 20% in risky funds that rise and fall rapidly – every time your funds rise by 5%<br />
press the button and take just the profit in cash. Have a pile of cash ready to buy in at<br />
lower prices as markets fall leaving the original funds invested. This way when the<br />
markets correct, or fall, you will have the cash to buy in low and profit when the<br />
market rises again. So double whammy – 80% of your funds should rise when<br />
the market falls and profits from the balance, use a profit taking strategy to<br />
gear up larger profits as the markets rise again.<br />
Learn how to do this – email us as shown below and ask<br />
If you have questions that you need answered to do with savings and investments you<br />
can contact Robert at harrisfinancialfriend@gmail.com<br />
Robert’s job is not to give financial advice but to use simple explanations that help you along the way<br />
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Local family business providing<br />
specialist shutters, blinds & curtains<br />
Impact Interiors are a local family business run by<br />
Matthew & Nina. (Husband & Wife)<br />
We are members of the British Blinds and Shutter<br />
Association and have had a showroom in Henlow<br />
High Street now for over 6 years. Providing made to<br />
measure, supply and fit of quality plantation shutters,<br />
blinds and curtains.<br />
With over 30 years experience in the interiors<br />
and retail business, we have built up a reputation<br />
of top quality and service with a personal<br />
touch.<br />
and our verified Google reviews on our website.<br />
Or visit our fully equipped showroom at 15a High<br />
Street, Henlow, SG16 6BS. Ample Free parking agreed<br />
with The Crown pub opposite. Worth a visit too whilst<br />
your there. Contact us today if you’d like to learn<br />
more about any of our products and services, or to<br />
arrange for a free home visit.<br />
All our fitters & staff are family members and<br />
this helps to maintain the consistency of our top<br />
quality finishes and customer service. All our<br />
surveys are carried out by us and not hard salesmen<br />
and we give honest and informed advice<br />
about what would look best in your home. If you<br />
are unsure which window dressing to choose<br />
then let us help you by showing you all the traditional<br />
and latest modern innovations.<br />
We can do this by using our vast knowledge of<br />
products and specifications from our thousands<br />
of installations.<br />
In the last 6 years we have established ourselves<br />
as the chosen local supplier of plantation shutters.<br />
In that time we have become Master licensed<br />
partner with the leading shutter manufacturers<br />
which historically supplied John Lewis. So, we can<br />
bring you top quality products for a fraction of the<br />
cost. We work with all the top brands like Harlequin,<br />
Sanderson, Romo, Scion, Today Interiors, Cole<br />
& Son, Villa Nova, Silent Gliss, Luxaflex, Orla Kiely<br />
and many more and also our mid range selection of<br />
hundreds of fabric and blind designs. We operate<br />
throughout North Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and<br />
the surrounding counties.<br />
Nina is experienced in retail interiors and we can<br />
co-ordinate our shutters and products with your<br />
interior design depending on your needs and budget.<br />
Matthew Blythe, our managing director, is a full member<br />
of the CIOB. (Chartered Institute of Building)<br />
Our personal service means we provide a free home<br />
visit and measuring service, allowing you to view<br />
samples in the comfort of your own home.<br />
So don’t be led astray by National companies offering<br />
massive discounts and customer service as you will<br />
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hundreds of referrals for there experience of your local<br />
family Shutter, Blinds and Curtains business.<br />
Check out our reviews on Facebook (over 2100 likes)<br />
For more information please contact<br />
Impact Interiors<br />
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wildlife<br />
WHAT A WONDERFUL MONTH FOR WI<br />
Have you ever been to Jordans Mill? It is lovely, not just for the great food and a place to relax, but fo<br />
Cygnets with their parents splashing about and 3 little Egrets paddling around looking for a fish to ea<br />
hope that a fish will swim out and they can eat it. They also have a lovely meadow which in a few we<br />
of butterflies, damsel flies and dragon flies will be seen like the Banded Demoiselle, the male is blu<br />
looking out for, you may also see a moth called a Six Spot Burnet Moth, they have a black body and<br />
You may also want to keep an eye in your own gardens, with most of the birds having young, you see<br />
of noise to attract their parents’ attention. The birds do need our help this time of year, putting out<br />
hours and getting nothing. Be it sunflower hearts, suet fat balls or an old scone or cake, they will no<br />
Some birds have funny habits like a Carrion Crow in my mum’s garden. It picks up bits of cake and b<br />
like a soup by the time it has eaten most of it.<br />
If your a keen Birdwatcher like me, you will be pleased to know that this Summer a small group of W<br />
be around. It is wonderful news because the only other ones are up in Scotland and that is an extrem<br />
Through my Birdwatching Group we had a great weekend away last week (Bank Holiday Weekend) to<br />
just south of Scarborough. It has a visitor centre and about seven platforms for you to watch the bird<br />
seen one before and I was not disappointed. At the first platform I stood and watched two of them<br />
eyes and the big orange feet. It was worth the wait. The other birds flying around the cliffs were bir<br />
rock about 2 finger widths wide, 80ft up a cliff face and are comfortable doing so, they have webbed<br />
Of all the birds I saw that weekend, the Gannets were the most astonishing, they have yellow heads,<br />
and around gliding, floating, swooping. I have a new favourite bird because of this, the Gannet. If you<br />
and fascinating doing that as they are flying around the skies of Yorkshire.<br />
I am not sure if any of you watch Springwatch, but if you do and you have a s<br />
of it and send it to us via www.livinglifemagazine.co.uk/myphotos, if it is g<br />
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LDLIFE<br />
Contribution thanks to<br />
Mark Hogan<br />
Wildlife Writer & Photographer<br />
07769 666996<br />
mark.hogan@live.com<br />
r the wildlife too. I went along a few days ago, sat above the River Ivel on the decking and watched 5<br />
t for their lunch. They are fascinating birds to watch because they waggle their feet in the mud in the<br />
eks time will be teaming with life, the oxy daisies and summer flowers will be out and an abundance<br />
e and has a black band along the middle of its wings and the female is a bright green, they are worth<br />
red wings, they are pretty cool too.<br />
fluffy balls of feathers sitting on your bird table or in your gardens, mouth wide open creating a hell<br />
a little food for them or hanging bird feeders up helps the parents to get food without searching for<br />
t mind.<br />
read and puts it into a bird bath to damp it down and make it easier to swallow. The bird bath looks<br />
hite Tailed Eagles are going to be released on the Isle of Wight. Over 5 years at least 60 of them will<br />
ely long journey. I hope to go and see them at the end of the year.<br />
Yorkshire. A group of six of us booked a Hotel to go to a place called Bempton Cliffs, an RSPB reserve<br />
s. The birds you see depends on the time of year. I went to see a small bird called a Puffin, I had never<br />
on a ledge high up above the rocks, they are really stunning little things, the colourful beak, the red<br />
ds like Gannets, Kittiwakes, Razorbills and Guillemots. The astonishing thing is they sit on a piece of<br />
feet so how they do it, I do not know.<br />
blue eyes and white wings with a large black tip on each wing, they fly like a swift or swallow, around<br />
look on YouTube you can see videos of them diving into the sea to catch fish, they are just as graceful<br />
pecial visitor to your garden and you want to share it with us, take a picture<br />
ood we will put it in the next edition.<br />
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puzzles<br />
The July edition<br />
CROSSWORD<br />
Answers on P32<br />
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COMMUNITY<br />
DELIVERY BOYS’ REVIEW<br />
by John McBurney & Andrew Martin<br />
We check out the local restaurants & eateries<br />
nice! Just what was needed before heading off<br />
for delivery duties. We also ordered coffees, a<br />
flat white and a latte and up on the large black<br />
board we had to chuckle at the “No nonsense<br />
coffee guide”.<br />
Last month the delivery boys decided to fuelup<br />
for breakfast before starting their Saturday<br />
morning shift in Campton. We headed to ‘Rose<br />
Buds at Duck Lane’, a familiar landmark and<br />
popular destination on <strong>Shefford</strong> High Street.<br />
Unfortunately it was a rainy day so we couldn’t<br />
sit outside and watch the world go by, so we<br />
headed in to find a table. Inside, the cafe is<br />
beautifully decorated, with large ornate chandeliers<br />
and exposed wooden beams and interesting<br />
artefacts and signs on the walls and<br />
shelves. It certainly has that vintage cafe and<br />
tea room look and feel about it. One thing we<br />
noted is that there’s lots of space with plenty<br />
of tables and chairs and you don’t feel cramped<br />
at all, ideal for pushchairs or wheelchair users.<br />
Moving onto breakfast, Rose Buds offers a<br />
large range of breakfast and brunch options,<br />
including both vegetarian and vegan. All the<br />
ingredients are locally sourced.<br />
Andrew ordered the vegetarian ciabatta melt<br />
from the ‘Brunch Favourites’ section of the<br />
menu and John ordered the ‘RB Brunch Bagel’,<br />
a black board special.<br />
The vegetarian ciabatta melt consisted of<br />
mushrooms, tomato, spinach, grilled cheese<br />
and a fried egg on top of a ciabatta with<br />
melted cheese. It looked as delicious as it<br />
tasted. The RB Brunch Bagel contained rocket,<br />
bacon, egg with chilli jam in a bagel. It was so<br />
The staff are lovely and our friendly waitresses<br />
Georgia and Abby served us well. We also got<br />
to chat to Harley, the owner, who took on the<br />
cafe in July 2017, who explained that the cafe is<br />
very popular for baby showers and afternoons<br />
tea.<br />
There are so many good things at Rose Buds;<br />
the tempting Homemade Cake Station and the<br />
handy Children’s Station, stocked full of pens,<br />
paper, books and games; perfect for keeping<br />
toddlers occupied whilst mum & dad can relax<br />
for 5 minutes<br />
whilst enjoying a<br />
cup of coffee. The<br />
perfect place for<br />
breakfast, brunch<br />
or afternoon tea!<br />
This Month’s Review<br />
Rose Buds @ Duck Lane<br />
2-4 High St, <strong>Shefford</strong> SG17 5DG<br />
01462 850202<br />
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Welcome to our monthly feature:<br />
’Kid’s Got Talent’<br />
The place where we showcase the<br />
amazing talents of local children.<br />
We hope this will help motivate and<br />
inspire other children to discover<br />
new sports and hobbies.<br />
Name: nathan hardy<br />
Age: 15<br />
from: shefford<br />
Q. Please describe your talent?<br />
Road, Track and Cyclo-Cross cycling,<br />
Q. How did you get involved in cycling?<br />
We always went for family rides, but I saw it<br />
on TV and thought “I want to do that!”<br />
Q. When do you practice, where and for how long?<br />
Are you a member of a club?<br />
I train most days, usually out on the roads, but<br />
sometimes on the track (velodrome) or in the gym.<br />
Q. Do you get the chance to compete?<br />
I compete most weekends, at varying levels, from<br />
local to national racing.<br />
Q. Where is your favourite place to cycle?<br />
Either the Isle Of Man or the Lake District.<br />
Q. Do you prefer cycling on your own or in a group?<br />
Most of my training is done solo, which does allow<br />
for flexibility, but nothing beats a summer ride with<br />
your mates<br />
Q. What is your greatest cycling achievement to date?<br />
3rd at the National Road Championships in Scarborough<br />
in front of my big brother last year was<br />
definitely an emotional moment! Also, winning the<br />
National Cyclo-Cross Team champs this year with my team mates was cool.<br />
Q. Who looks after your bike in terms of maintenance and cleaning?<br />
My Dad, Neil, is practically my mechanic, although I do try to help him out occasionally.<br />
Q. How much does it cost to participate in your sport? How many bikes do you have?<br />
It can be as expensive as you make it really, but as with most sports, the top equipment is<br />
expensive. My sponsors, such as Limar Helmets, are a big help. I have 4 bikes across 3 disciplines<br />
(Road, Cyclo-Cross, Track).<br />
Q. What are the main challenges you are up against participating in your sport?<br />
Some of the hardest parts are mental, such as making decisions quickly whilst concentrating<br />
on the other riders, who can be as close as an inch away.<br />
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Q. Is you sport dangerous?<br />
It generally isn’t dangerous, but at<br />
such close proximity, there are a few<br />
bumps, especially in sprint finishes. It<br />
also depends on who you ride with.<br />
Q. Cycling in the winter is pretty<br />
brutal, how do you cope with it?<br />
With plenty of layers, and good gloves,<br />
ride quickly and you’ll soon be warm.<br />
Throughout the winter I will train on an<br />
indoor trainer in my kitchen.<br />
Q. Do you have a cycling hero or an<br />
inspirational figure?<br />
Someone I look up to is Geraint<br />
Thomas as he is so humble yet such an exceptional<br />
rider.<br />
Q. Do you dream of the Tour de France?<br />
Le Tour De France would be amazing, but<br />
how achievable is yet to be seen.<br />
Q. How would someone get involved in cycling?<br />
And do you have any tips for newbies?<br />
Find a club on the British Cycling Club<br />
finder, and go down to a session. Often<br />
all that’s required is a helmet, most<br />
local clubs have bikes to rent.<br />
*The Welwyn Wheelers are fundraising<br />
to improve their velodrome.<br />
Can you help? To find out more visit<br />
http://welwynwheelers.org.uk<br />
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WHAT’S ON GUIDE<br />
it’s a date<br />
What:<br />
The <strong>Shefford</strong> Annual Duck Race<br />
When: Sunday 7th July<br />
Annual Duck Race organised by Acorn Pre-school & the<br />
Mighty Oaks. Duck Races, raffle, tombola, bouncy castle,<br />
face painting other fun activities for all the family.<br />
What:<br />
Clifton Duck Race<br />
When: Friday 12th July<br />
Duck Race plus so much more - BBQ, bar, craft stalls, face<br />
painting, fairground ride, ice cream & popcorn, from<br />
5:30pm @Clifton Cricket Club<br />
food, drink & markets<br />
What:<br />
Henlow Eat Feast<br />
When: Friday 5th July & 2nd Aug<br />
Great food, music, alcohol, child friendly, vegan & veggie,<br />
an array of international flavours. Millennium Field,<br />
Henlow, 4-9pm.<br />
What:<br />
Steam, Sausage & Cider<br />
When: Saturday 10th August<br />
At The White Hart, Campton from 12pm - Steam Engines,<br />
Vintage Trucks & Cars, Special Butcher’s Sausages,<br />
Traditional Ciders & Perries.<br />
CLUBS, GROUPS AND SOCIETIES<br />
What: Over 60s Coffee Club<br />
When: Weekly Wednesdays<br />
The club meets up between 9:30-11am. Annual membership<br />
is £5. If you want more information about the club,<br />
simply contact Sue or John Francis on 01234 381533<br />
What: Clifton Walking Group<br />
When: Weekly, Monday to Friday<br />
Clifton walkers meet at 4.15pm every week day and walk for<br />
an hour around the area for about 3 miles. Please contact<br />
Sue Cross 07768 105570 for details<br />
SPORTS, HEALTH & WELLBEING<br />
What: run shefford running club<br />
When: Weekly Mon/Thurs<br />
Run <strong>Shefford</strong> organise two running sessions per week on<br />
Monday at 7:15pm and Thursday at 7:30pm. Starts at the<br />
<strong>Shefford</strong> STMA.<br />
What: Get Fit With Tessa<br />
When: Weekly Mon/Thurs<br />
Aerobic Classes, Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm at<br />
Clifton Community Centre, for further info contact Tessa<br />
on 07787 970810 www.getfitwithtessa.com<br />
What: Henlow Netball Club<br />
When: Every Tuesday Evening<br />
Netball Training at Henlow Academy 7-8:30pm. Training<br />
costs £3.50. We always welcome new players! Contact Julie<br />
Hepburn 07766 492037 Juleshep82@yahoo.co.uk<br />
What: Tai Chi <strong>Shefford</strong><br />
When: Sundays & Mondays<br />
Drop-in classes available for beginners on Mondays at<br />
2.30pm or on Sundays at 6.30pm. Located in <strong>Shefford</strong><br />
Community Hall.<br />
What: Boxing for Fitness<br />
When: Wednesdays 7.30pm<br />
On the green at Henlow Pavilion. Please get in touch for<br />
more info and to book a space www.l-fit.co.uk<br />
What: Callanetics exercise class<br />
When: Tuesday Evenings<br />
Toned muscles, Better shape, Stronger body!<br />
7pm-8.15pm every Tuesday evening. Henlow Methodist<br />
Church (High St, Henlow) Call Cathy 01462 811568<br />
What: Kids Run Free<br />
When: 1st / 3rd Saturday<br />
Millennium Green Park, Purcell Way SG17 5RY.<br />
Arrive at 8:45 am for warm ups and the running starts at<br />
09:00 am for an hour. Visit www.kidsrunfree.co.uk<br />
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MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT<br />
What: Take That Tribute Band<br />
When: Saturday 6th July<br />
Meppershall Village Hall 8pm til late<br />
Tickets £10 Contact Helen 07989 914941<br />
Proceeds for Amy & Friends (Cockayne Syndrome)<br />
What: Disney Quiz Night<br />
When: Sunday 7th July<br />
Put your Walt Quizzney knowledge to the test, at The<br />
Bridge, <strong>Shefford</strong> (newly refurbished) 6pm for all the family.<br />
Fantastic prizes to be won!<br />
What: Revs and Rhythms<br />
When: Saturday 20th July<br />
Classic vehicles & live music for all the family. Bar & food<br />
or bring a picnic. Opens at 3pm, Live music from 4pm.<br />
Robert Bloomfield Academy, <strong>Shefford</strong><br />
What: Michael King - Live<br />
When: Friday 26th July<br />
SoundArc Promotions present Letchworth’s Michael King,<br />
possibly accompanied by David Hayzen, at The Bridge,<br />
<strong>Shefford</strong>, 9pm, FREE Entry<br />
What: Kimberley Spurrier - Live<br />
When: Saturday 27th July<br />
Kimberley Spurrier, Queen of Pop & Jazz, performing live at<br />
the STMA (<strong>Shefford</strong>). Bar open early, show starts at 8.30pm.<br />
FREE Entry.<br />
What: Soul Man at the White Hart <strong>Shefford</strong><br />
When: Sunday 4th August<br />
Roast, Music, BBQ, Cocktails! The Soul Man (aka Peter Symphorien)<br />
performs soul classics from artists such as Barry<br />
White, Luther Vandross, George Benson and many more.<br />
What: Michael Bublé Tribute Event<br />
When: Saturday 17th August<br />
Meppershall Village Hall 8 pm til late. Tickets £10 Contact<br />
Helen 07989 914941. Proceeds for Alzheimer’s Research<br />
family & Children<br />
What:<br />
Hartbeeps<br />
When: Weekly Fridays<br />
8.30am-12.30pm. The most original, musical, baby, toddler<br />
and pre-school class on the planet. For info contact Jodi<br />
Heaysman 07735 572828. <strong>Shefford</strong> Community Hall.<br />
What: Rhyme Time<br />
When: Thursdays<br />
Bring your little ones along to sing while they learn (term<br />
time only). Book your place. Suitable for pre-school children.<br />
10-10:30am and 11-11:30am. <strong>Shefford</strong> Library<br />
What:<br />
Campton School of Dance<br />
When: Weekly<br />
<strong>Shefford</strong> - Mondays after school - Ballet, Tap and Modern.<br />
Campton – Tues & Weds after school - Ballet, Tap and<br />
Modern. Contact: Lynda 07765 964495<br />
What:<br />
Baby Signing Classes<br />
When: Every Wednesday afternoon<br />
Baby Signing Classes at Henlow Pavilion. We teach BSL<br />
with puppets and songs. Contact Jules Hepburn 07766<br />
492037 Jules@thesigningcompany.co.uk<br />
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