Community Life Magazine January 2013

Issue: 05 – January 2013 

...it’s all about Bedford! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 ... HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 ... HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 

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Welcome to 2013! How was 2012 for you? 

For us, it was an exciting year seeing 

Community Life launched and thank you 

for the support from our advertisers and 

readers alike- the response and feedback 

has been wonderful so please keep it 

coming. We are thrilled that you are 

enjoying the magazine and don’t forget 

to tune in to In2Beats106.5FM and listen 

to our ad! 

So straight to the Resolutions! Do you 

have any and more importantly, how do you plan to keep them? 

Take some guidance from our articles - On p5, local company 

Attuned Education offer some inspiration plus some sound 

advice from Relate on p14. Want to Get Fit? Turn to page 6 J 

and while you consider that, maybe a new you is just around the 

corner – p8. 

You may not realise but our front covers are always related to 

the centrespread charity article that we run and this month, 

it’s from a fabulous BDCPS event – We hope you enjoy reading 

about this truly inspirational charity and our £25 donation will 

be going them this month. As ever, if you want to get involved, 

they always welcome extra support. 

If you have any stories, news, charity promotion, groups or 

events or would like to offer any contribution articles or want to 

advertise? Email us, Facebook us or even pick up the good old 

fashioned telephone! 

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Contents 

New Year – New Learning ................................................................ 5 

Group Exercise – Busting the Myths ..................................... 6 

The community 

life donation 

Every month, we will make a £25 

donation from our advertising 

Help for Headache & Neck pain ................................................ 7 

Healthy Eating with Slimming World .................................. 8 & 9 

The Carers Lounge ................................................................................... 11 

Bio Resonance Health Screening ............................................... 12 

revenues to one of the charities 

or projects in our magazine so 

Big Journeys, Small Steps ................................................................... 

Can Crystals Heal? .................................................................................... 

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look out for 

BDCPS – Living Life Their Way ...................................................... 18 & 19 

the star! £25 Coopers Hill – Unique Heathland ............................................. 21 

Help for Dyslexia ...................................................................................... 22 

disclaimer 

A Day in the Life of a Cadet ............................................................ 23 

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We are founder members of the Association of Independent Hearing 

Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP) which is a well respected, 

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Many of our war heroes can’t hear but fortunately, Bedfordshire Hearing are able to help them. Being involved 

in this wonderful charity, along with other AIHHP members across the country and in conjunction with Phonak 

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suffered a hearing loss whilst serving in the Armed Services. 

We are extremely gratified that we have been chosen to help. If you know of anyone who could benefit, or if you 

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country’s war heroes who have suffered a hearing loss whilst serving in 

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4 Please mention Community Life when responding to adverts

as another New Year approaches 

people will be thinking once again of 

‘resolutions’ and many perhaps thinking 

back to this time last year and wondering 

why their resolutions didn’t last past 

January. 

People have a lot of different motivations for making 

resolutions but broadly speaking they are usually 

around improving themselves, making some aspect 

of our lives better in some way. So, losing weight, 

giving up smoking, exercising more, being more 

assertive or taking up a new hobby make frequent 

appearances in our New Year resolutions list. It’s 

also no coincidence that many new courses, clubs 

and even magazines, especially those based around 

hobbies, start in January. 

But this year giving some serious thought to your 

resolutions could quite literally change your life. 

The New Year is a great time to start learning 

something new. This could be anything from cake 

decorating to a martial art, learning a new language 

to lace making. It could even be improving your 

Maths and English. The saying ‘you’re never too old 

to learn’ is definitely true and recent years have seen 

a continued increase in people not just learning 

for fun, but taking courses that can 

eventually lead to a new career or 

even a business of their own. 

Many people seem to have 

things they would enjoy 

doing or learning yet never 

actually enrol for anything. 

This is often because 

they lack confidence – 

and their subconscious 

tells them a few lies. It’s 

that little internal voice that says ‘you’ll never 

manage that’ or ‘who are you kidding ‘you’re not 

clever enough’ or a thousand other things that 

simply stop you doing what you want to do. 

We all have those internal ‘scripts’ and often they 

come from things that others have said to us in the 


EDUCATION 

New learning for the New year 

past or from other past ‘experiences’. But we are 

capable of changing – when we decide we are ready. 

Change can be a challenge, even a bit daunting but 

it can also open the door to all sorts of possibilities. 

So maybe this new year could be the right time to 

learn a bit more about yourself through life coaching 

for example, or if really want to give yourself a late 

Christmas present it could be the time to learn to 

manage your stress or deal with that fear or phobia 

that you have always struggled to overcome. There 

are a whole range of Emotional Freedom 

Techniques that can do just what 

they say – offer you emotional 

freedom from some of the 

‘problems’ that hold you 

back from the life you really 

want. 

At Attuned Education we 

specialise in education for the 

individual, from young children 

learning to read to adults suffering with 

low self esteem so this New Year perhaps 

learning something new could be one of your 

resolutions and make 2013 a year that will really 

make a change for YOU. 

Visit: 

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or call 07921 193479 

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FITNESS 

Group exercise – Busting the Myths 

it’s a scientific fact that 

exercise makes you happier, 

gives you more energy, helps 

you lose weight and gain 

muscle tone. 

And, it can be social and fun 

but you need to find the right 

kind of exercise that suits your 

needs. Group exercise is very 

motivational and even if you are 

the shy type you can always find a 

place in the studio. 

“Everyone in the room will be 

fitter than me” Possibly but you 

have to remember that it was 

their first class once as well. Just 

take things at your own pace. 

“Everyone will look at me and 

see how/bad/uncoordinated/ 

weak I am” No, they won’t. Step 

outside a normal studio class 

and watch… everyone in there 

is watching themselves in the 

mirror, concentrating on getting 

it right, kicking a bit higher etc. 

“I can’t lift those weights/kick 

that high” In time you will be able 

to. Get the technique right and 

the rest will follow. 

“I won’t know what to do” It’s all 

so easy to pick up. The instructor 

will talk you through technique 

or weight selection and will 

gently correct you if required. If 

it’s a Zumba or dance class then 

individuality is encouraged. 

“I will bulk up if I lift weights” 

During a weights only class 

format such as Body Pump, it’s 

all about endurance. An hour’s 

weights class with the correct 

weight will just tone you up and 

not build big muscles. 

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Ease yourself in gently to avoid 

overpowering your body and 

mind. One class the first week is 

plenty and then gradually build 

up over time. 

Set yourself realistic targets. Write 

the classes/sessions in your diary 

or put them into your phone. 

That way you will book other 

things around your gym sessions. 

Fitness should be fun. 

Let the instructor motivate you 

and you’ll soon find that that 

hour has flown past, leaving you 

with that huge smile on your face. 



HEALTH 

suffering with head and neck pain? 

Headache or Migraine 

is usually caused by 

muscle tightness in the neck 

and shoulders, resulting in 

poor blood circulation and 

encouraging the body to promote 

natural healing and improve 

function. 

By inserting sterilised, ultra 

fine stainless steel needles into 

specific points located near or 

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lack of oxygen in the brain. on the surface of the skin, various 

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use a wide range of techniques states can be altered to 

to stimulate Qi (energy) 

improve many conditions. 

and blood flow to regain 

At Shen Long, we can help 

function of the muscles 

treat your headaches 

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You will notice additional 

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LIFESTYLE 

Healthy eating Plan can improve diabetes 

Mum of two, Sue Mitchel of Clapham Bedford suffers 

from Type 1 diabetes but after joining her local Slimming 

World group, she has been able to significantly reduce 

her medication as well as her waistline by eating her 

favourite foods including Fish and chips! 

Like many mums, Sue had gained 

weight during her pregnancies 

and found it difficult to shift. 

When shopping for clothes left 

her feeling sad and hating the way 

she looked, she knew she had to 

make a change. 

“I heard about the group from 

some Mums at school. They were 

raving about Slimming World & 

looking amazing too so I had to 

give it a try.” 

Sue had tried many weight loss 

methods before but they affected 

her diabetes. ““Being overweight 

is a risk factor for developing 

complications from diabetes like 

damage to eyes, heart, nerves. 

I already have some kidney 

damage so I needed to be careful. 

I have tried diets before but they 

were so restrictive and left me 

with low blood sugar, needing a 

snack to correct it and then more 

insulin too - defeating the object! 

With Slimming World, I was never 

hungry, it is a very easy to follow 

healthy eating plan and I don’t 

have any issues with my blood 

sugars now. At the Diabetes 

Clinic, I felt great hopping on the 

scales and the weight I have lost 

will make an enormous difference 

to my future health. I now only 

need a quarter of the medication 

that I originally needed – I still 

can’t quite believe it!”” 

Since joining her group at Bedford 

Heights Conference Centre on 

Manton Lane, she lost 2 stone 10 

lbs in just 21 weeks! 

So much more confidence 

Sue was recently crowned Miss 

Slinky and is now entering 

the Slimming World national 

competition! Her group 

consultant, Leanne Drake, said 

“When I met Sue, she was quiet 

and reserved but now she has 

so much more confidence and 

happily supports others in the 

group. 

I am so proud of her. The group 

is a very social one and we are all 

in it together – she has been an 

inspiration” 

Slimming World Consultant, Leanne 

21 weeks later - the new Sue 

Unhappy and unhealthy 

Sue is thrilled that her future is 

looking so much brighter now and 

she has made dramatic changes 

with both her appearance and 

social life. 

Enjoying jogging for the first time 

with some of the other girls from 

the group, Sue even plans to take 

part in Race for Life next year! 

“Now I have my confidence 

back, I feel I healthy and I can’t 

help smiling when I catch my 

reflection in a window or mirror 

-I feel like ‘Me’ again” 

You can make the difference this year to your health and your confidence 

– find your nearest Slimming World group Call: 0844 897 8000 

or visit www.slimmingworld.com 

And make 2013 your best year yet! 


MONDAYS 

Goldington Day Centre – BARKERS LANE 

10 Barkers lane, just off Goldington Rd, 

MK41 9SJ 

Mondays 7.30pm 

**New 5.30pm session starting 7 th Jan 

2013** 

For info call Michele 01234 300314 

AFC Kempston – KEMPSTON 

Hillgrounds Road, (next to pool) MK42 8SZ 

Monday mornings 9.30am 

For info call Lorrie 01234 340473 

Centenary Hall - KEMPSTON 

Behind Town Council, Bedford Road, 

MK42 8BG 

Mondays 5:30 pm & 7:15 pm 

For info call Lorrie 01234 340473 

**New Consultant** 

Ampthill Methodist Church - AMPTHILL 

Chandos Road, Ampthill MK45 2LF 

Mondays 5.30 pm, & 7.30 pm 

For info call Jane 07545 856986 

TUESDAYS 

Jubilee Community Centre - WILSTEAD 

Off Bedford Road, Wilstead, MK45 3HN 

Tuesdays 7.30pm 

For info call Sarah 07970 946017 

St Marks Church Centre – BRICKHILL 

Calder Rise, Avon Drive, Bedford, MK41 7UY 

Tuesday mornings 9.30 am & 11.30 am 

For info call Helen 07989 080389 

St Marks Church Centre - BRICKHILL 

Calder Rise, Avon Drive, Bedford, MK41 7UY 

Tuesdays, 3.30pm, 5.30 pm. 

**New 7.30pm session starting 

8th Jan 2013** 

For info call Helen 07989 080389 

**New Consultant** 

Ampthill Methodist Church - AMPTHILL 

Chandos Road, Ampthill, MK45 2LF 

Tuesday mornings 9.30am 


Bromham Lower School – BROMHAM 

Grange Lane entrance, Bromham, MK43 8NR 

Tuesdays 7.30pm 

For info call Lorraine 07789757917 

WEDNESDAYS 

Bedford Heights – MANTON LANE 

**New Venue** 

Bedford Heights Conference Centre 

Brickhill Drive. MK41 7PH 

Wednesdays 7.30pm 

For info call Leanne 07979 343212 

Harrowden Middle School - BEDFORD 

Oak Road, (off London Road) MK42 0HH 

Wednesdays 6.00 pm 

For info call Liz 01234 354078 

Flitwick Cricket Club - FLITWICK 

Westoning Rd, (Next to Flitvale Nursery) 

MK45 5AA 

Wednesdays 4.00pm & 5.45 pm & 7:30 pm 

For info call Diane 01234 741334 

Church End Lower School - 

MARSTON 

Church Walk, Marston Mortaine, 

MK43 0NE 

Wednesdays 5.30pm & 7.30 pm 


THURSDAYS 

Bedford Athletic Rugby Club – 

PUTNOE 

Wentworth Drive, Putnoe, Bedford, 

MK41 8QA 

Thursdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm 

For info call Kim on 01234 308480 

Scott Hall Community Centre – 

BEDFORD 

Barford Avenue, off London Rd, 

MK42 0DS 

Thursday mornings 9.30am 

For info call Amanda 01234 325886 

Old School House - OAKLEY 

Lovell Road, Oakley, MK43 7RY 

Thursdays 7.30pm 

**New 5.30pm session starting 

3 rd Jan 2013** 

For info call Karen 07841 075100 

Castle Lower School - BEDFORD 

Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EP 

Thursdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm 

For info call Lorraine 01234 741033 


All of our groups are open 52 

weeks a year, however some 

may be subject to time/venue 

changes during the holidays. 

Please confirm by contacting the 

consultant direct or visiting our 

website. 

Thank you x 

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A carer is someone of any age 

who spends a significant amount 

of their life providing unpaid 

support to a relative, friend or 

neighbour who is ill, frail, mentally 

or physically disabled or suffers 

from substance misuse. 

Carers in Bedfordshire strive to 

identify and support all carers 

by offering advocacy, a place to 

be supported, social outings and 

cafes, practical help and funding, 

training and Carers breaks. 

The Carers Lounge opened in 

May at Bedford Hospital South 

Wing to provide help, advice and 

support. First points of crisis will 

often occur at hospital when 

someone is admitted to hospital 

and it transpires they have an 

illness requiring long term care. 

. Similarly, there may have been 

many admissions to hospital as 

part of the illness and the carer 

becomes exhausted and has little 

support. These are difficult times 

for all involved and the team are 

there at any of these points to 

offer help for new and registered 

carers, give professional advice 

and signpost to other support 

services. 

Christina Offord, the Carers 

Lounge co-ordinator, has been a 

carer for over 25 years and really 

understands the difficulties it 

brings and the value of real 

support. She said “When you 

are a carer yourself, it is a lot of 

responsibility and it’s difficult, 

isolating and exhausting. People 

are trying to come to terms with 

the changes in their life and all 

carers are worried about what 

will happen if they can’t cope. 

We offer people the guidance 

they really need. Being based 

at the hospital, our aim is to be 

more involved with the discharge 

policies so we can recognise who 

the carers are.” 

Difficulty finding help 

Ian, 58, has been a carer for the 

last 30 years now for his wife, 

Denis, who is an acute epileptic. 

When she had breast cancer for 

the second time, he found plenty 

of support for her but he couldn’t 

find any help for himself. He said 

“I called various organisations 

but found nothing. I suffered 

with a period of depression and 

had to see a counsellor. Then I 

found a leaflet about the Carers 

Lounge and went to see Christina. 

That alone made the world 

of difference to me. I needed 

someone who could listen and 

understand. She encouraged 

me to go to the carers cafes and 

although I was nervous at first, 


WELFARE 

carers in Bedfordshire…Working to prevent 

today’s carers becoming tomorrow’s cared for 

The Carers Lounge at Bedford Hospital 

Christina – Carers Lounge Co-ordinator 

Mandy – Carers Breaks Co-ordinator 

it was so good to be with other 

carers who understood. My wife 

is now in remission and we go 

regularly to the cafes together, 

giving us support and some social 

time too” 

The Lounge is open Monday 

– Friday 11am-6pm. So, if you 

are reading this and you think 

you may be a carer or you know 

someone that could benefit from 

this, please do come in or pass on 

the details. There is support here 

from real people who understand 

and can help. 

For more information, visit 

www.carersinbeds.org.uk 

or call Christina on 

01234 355122 ext. 5247 / 

07794 005996 

or the main Carers line 

on 0300 111 1919 

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HEALTH 

Medicine of the future? 

food intolerance? Allergies? Skin 

complaints? Digestive Problems? 

If you answered yes to any of these but don’t really 

know the cause of them, read on. 

Developed with NASA technology, the Asyra Pro is 

thought to be the most advanced user-friendly, bioenergetic 

screening and treatment device available 

today. 

Simply put, this incredible technology can “read” 

your body to help identify areas of concern. 

It can highlight nutritional deficiencies and help 

the body to address them by producing a bespoke 

remedy, as well as supplement recommendations. 

Causes of bloating, eczema, asthma, digestive 

complaints and chronic or acute conditions may all 

be identified with bio-resonance screening. 

Sue Bedford, a Registered Nurse, offers health and 

wellbeing services through her company, Pulse 

Health Screening and has recently added bioresonance 

testing, helping people to take control of 

their health. Sue screens people of all ages, including 

young children and babies. 

‘Many of my clients feel frustrated’ 

It is safe, accurate, quick and non-invasive. She said 

“Many of my clients feel frustrated with long term 

issues like food intolerance and chronic conditions 

such as irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and 

fatigue. 

In the case of food intolerance, it can take days for a 

symptom to manifest, making it difficult to pinpoint 

the actual food responsible. 

Sue Bedford 

Sometimes it can be one 

element in the food that 

causes the intolerance, 

making it near 

impossible to identify 

but the Asyra can 

actually pinpoint what 

may be stressing the 

body. My clients have 

been really impressed 

with it.” 

The Asyra asks your body questions 

So how does it work? 

This is the interesting part…It ‘asks’ your body 

questions by sending small, electrical impulses or 

frequencies through two hand held brass probes. 

Your body ‘replies’ through changes in the electrical 

resistance of the skin, similar to how a lie-detector 

works, and the Asyra interprets them as imbalance 

or abnormality. It screens the energetic state of 

internal organs, emotional and toxic stressors, 

food and environmental sensitivities, nutritional 

deficiencies, hormonal balance, exposure to 

pathogens and much more. 

A comprehensive health analysis is produced in 

under 5 minutes. Based on the results, an individual 

and bespoke, digital, homeopathic remedy is 

given to take for 3-6 weeks, consisting of drops 

placed under the tongue, twice a day. After the 

recommended period, a retest is done to check the 

issues have resolved. There may be need for a new 

remedy, depending on the results, giving a flexible 

approach to the treatment plan. 

Sue is offering half price screenings at £35 and a 

follow up test at £25 for Community Life readers 

who book in January. Under 16’s pay £25, and £15 

for a follow-up test. The homeopathic remedy is 

included in the price. 

Call 01234 840089 or visit 

www.pulsescreening.co.uk 


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The location of this attractive 

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This very comfortable guest house has 

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Big Journeys begin with small steps… 

the excesses of the Festive season have 

receded and it’s time to face up to 

the New Year. A new year often feels like 

a fresh start, a chance to break bad habits 

and establish new routines that will help 

you feel good about yourself and improve 

your life. 

Of course, resolutions are much easier to make than 

to keep and by the end of January many of us have 

abandoned our resolve and settled back into our old 

patterns. Anyone who has ever made and broken 

New Year Resolution can appreciate the difficulty 

of behaviour change. Making a lasting change in 

behaviour is not a simple process, and usually 

involves a substantial commitment of time, effort 

and emotion. 

It is important to be realistic. It can be tempting 

to set a number of goals but sticking to one aim is 

more manageable, you can always take on a new 

resolution once you have made the first one stick. 

Achieving your goal 

Plan ahead, you are more likely to be successful if 

you have thought through what you need to do to 

achieve your goal and what might trip you up. Think 

about what it would be like to have succeeded in 

your resolution, how you would feel and what other 

people would notice about you. 

Start with small steps. In any change process you 

may need to try different techniques to get where 

you want to be so set small tasks that can gradually 

move you towards your goal. Take time to review 

what is working and what isn’t and reward yourself 

for positive steps you have made. The change you are 

trying to make or the habit you are trying to break 

has probably been part of your life for a long time 

and change won’t happen overnight. 

In any behaviour change, relapses are a common 

occurrence. The key to success is to not let these 

setbacks undermine your self-confidence. If you 

lapse back to an old behaviour, take a hard look at 

why it happened. What triggered the relapse? What 

can you do to avoid these triggers in the future? You 

can learn from a relapse so don’t see it as a failure. 

There is no magic rule that says resolutions can only 

be made in January, in fact it might be better to use 

the long dark days to plan and prepare for change 

and then move into action as the days start to draw 

out and spring begins. 

Good luck .... and keep trying! 

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Interests in new age 

healing, and belief in the 

healing power of crystals 

are at present at an all 

time high. Even people 

who don’t believe in 

the power that they are 

in contact with are still 

drawn to a lucky stone for 

happiness and wealth, and 

those with both serious 

and ongoing health problems are often 

thankful for a small tumble stone to use 

as a worry charm. 

All crystals give out frequencies of vibration. 

(Think the quartz part of a quartz crystal watch, 

which pulses with great regularity, thus showing 

and keeping correct time.) 

Certain vibrations are believed to connect 

with parts of the body’s own healing system, 

to promote a more healthy way forward, every 

different crystal give out different frequencies to 

aid different ailments. 

Crystal healers recommend holding or sitting 

in company of these crystals to promote better 

health. Here are some of the most helpful crystals 

HEMATITE 

Is strongly connected with 

the blood and circulatory 

system, It is an iron 

based ore, and crystal healers 

believe that it can clear the blood, and regulates 

the circulatory system, kidneys and liver. As a 

tumbled crystal this is a small pewter grey silver 

stone, which appears heavier than its expected 

weight when held. In its raw state it resembles 

rusty coloured chewed gum, and is often found 

connected to another crystal; usually Calcites or 

Quartz. 


CALCITE 

In its many colours calcite 

is useful for a gentle life 

healing, and the removal of 

stresses, which accompany 

today’s environment. It is 

found in natural blues green 

yellows reddish browns and 

transparent varieties. 

Most calcites are thought 

to aid with Kidney, Pancreas 

and Spleen functions, Green 

Calcite is believed to be able to help rid the body of 

infections, and promote the growth of a barrier to 

reduce the effect of micro 

organisms, and clear 

Optical Calcite 

(Iceland Spar) is 

said to help speech 

impediments, and 

difficulties with the voice. 

FLUORITE 

WELLBEING 

HealiNG PoWer of crystals 

Brings together Mind body and spirit in wholeness 

and oneness, aiding the body to self regulate 

illness and infection, it aids clarity of mind and is 

thought to aid the quicker removal of symptoms 

connected with colds and flu. 

Fluorite is a beautiful mixture of Greens 

Yellows and Purples in a clear 

stone often used for candle 

holders and palm stones. 

Its energies are equally 

useful whether placed on 

the body or left standing in 

a room to transmit healing 

vibrations. 

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CHARITY CHARITY 

£25 

FROM COMMUNITY LIFE 

FROM ALL OF US 

enabling People with cerebral Palsy 

to live life their way… 

An activity weekend – Campfire Fun: (r to l) Neil Butler, Joe Price (staff), Ben Funge, Joseph Smith, 

John Shayler, Will Logue (volunteer), Ollie Sutcliffe 

originally established in 1954, BDCPS is 

a small local charity with the primary 

aim to support people in North and Mid 

Bedfordshire with Cerebral Palsy and 

associated disabilities, along with their 

families and carers. 

They pride themselves on aiming high and achieving 

the most possible, with the focus on ability 

rather than disability. They believe every single, 

young disabled person has an equal right to all 

opportunities available within their community. 

Cerebral Palsy is a condition 

that affects muscle control and 

movement, usually resulting from 

damage or injury to the developing 

brain, before, during or after birth. 

It is the most common form of 

childhood physical disability in the 

UK and as many as 1 in every 400 

children may have C.P., meaning 

nearly 2,000 babies from all social backgrounds and 

ethnic groups are diagnosed every year. 

Children with Cerebral Palsy have difficulties 

controlling muscles and movements as they grow 

and develop. No two people will be affected by C.P. 

in the same way - it can be as mild as a weakness 

in one hand ranging to almost complete lack of 

movement and requiring help with many aspects 

Rhys Sepede and Neil Butler. 

of daily living. Some people can also have speech, 

hearing, learning and visual disability and associated 

disabilities such as epilepsy, hearing impairment, 

feeding and behavioural issues. 

BDCPS in Bedford strive to 

give young people with C.P. 

opportunities and equal chances. 

With over 100 highly valued 

volunteers, they believe the key 

to supporting the children is 

encouraging and empower them 

to build their skills and confidence 

and allowing them to express 

themselves. 

Providing support for families is a big priority. From 

helping with educational statements and advocacy 

wih the myriad of appointments, they offer support 

to individuals – emotional and practical – whatever 

is needed they are there at any time. 

Jane Howard White, Support and Development 

Manager, started work at BDCPS 15 years ago. Back 

then, it was a telephone information service and her 

dedication and commitment along with recruitment 

of a small like-minded team has brought it to 

the charity it is today. She said “We are a small charity 

that makes a big difference. One of our parents told 

me that so many children have to sit and just watch, 

but with us they don’t watch – they do.” 

Passionate and committed 

Adam Emms, Activities Co-ordinator, has been with 

the charity for over 5 years now. He says “I love the 

creative freedom that we have and I’m passionate 

and committed to helping the children express their 

true selves.” 

Adam and Rose McHugh run the Youth Clubs 

and Playschemes and are always seeking new 

collaborations. This year, Adam set up a partnership 

with Bedford College. They offer rooms and sports 

hall use for BDCPS to use as they wish. The young 

people are enabled to set 

their own schedule for sports, ❝ 

crafts and learning and it’s 

very beneficial for young 

adults in the transitional 

stage to be in a college setting 

within the community and develop life skills. 

In 2011, a collaboration with Full House Theatre 

Company in Bedford was a huge success. The 

children created and designed their own costumes, 

had their own ideas 

and were supported in 

what they wanted to do. 

The resulting event was 

‘Cirque Fantastique’ –an 

expressive, stimulating, 

colourful show and the 

front cover photograph 

displays the expressive 

freedom that was a big part 

of the day. 

This year, a new, exciting and very different theatre 

production was born -GASP...! This was about the 

young, disabled people having the same chances as 

their peers and to get their message across in a gritty 

and emotional contemporary performance. They 

were leaving school and moving on to adult services 

so emotions were running high. 

They asked questions about what they hoped for in 

the future. What were their fears and what excited 

Gasp! Expression through the Arts 

We are a small 

charity that makes 

a big difference. 

Left to right ... the BDCPS Team: Rose McHugh, Lillian 

Circuit, Adam Emms, Jane Howard-White, Mandy Field 

them about a bright, new future outside of school? 

Using media, martial arts, physical theatre and 

movement, they told the story of a fish breaking free 

from its bowl and journeying to the ocean. Being 

encouraged to explore what they wanted to express, 

led to a wonderfully original piece of theatre. 

Some had to overcome severe stage fright, others 

were simply overwhelmed when at last their voices 

and opinions were heard and expressed through 

art and music. GASP! was 

an inspiration for everyone. 

The final production was 

performed in The Hat Factory 

in Luton and Bedford’s The 

Place Theatre as part of the 

Bedfringe Theatre Festival. 

The young people at BDCPS now have an exciting 

chance to gain an Arts Award- a national qualification 

funded by The Arts Council - a chance to inspire 

young people aged 7-25 to develop as artists and 

help them to develop their 

arts knowledge, creative 

and communication skills. 

Any level of contribution 

counts and their theatre 

performances will provide 

the foundation for this 

– proving that disability 

doesn’t have to make a 

difference. 

Other developments for 2013 are providing 

services to under 8s, even more clubs, activities and 

opportunities, new and exciting partnerships and 

further, holistic family support. 

If you or your company are able to help and support 

BDCPS, would like to help fundraise or volunteer 

with us, please contact Jane on: 01234 351759 

Email: cp.enquiries@bdcps.org.uk 

or visit www.bdcps.org.uk. 

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Change the way you cook 

not the way you eat. 

We have the perfect cookbook combination to help you stick to your 

healthy-eating New Year’s resolutions this year. Everyday British contains 

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as Bedfordshire’s last 

remaining area of 

heathland, Cooper’s Hill 

is unique, with generous 

swathes of bouncy heather 

either side of firm sandy 

paths. 

Managed by the Wildlife 

Trust BCN (Bedfordshire, 

Cambridgeshire and 

Northamptonshire), the reserve 

sits on the Greensand ridge, a 

geological feature stretching 

right across the county from 

Leighton Buzzard in the southwest, 

over to Gamlingay in south 

Cambridgeshire. 

As well as the large areas 

of heather along with birch, 

oak, gorse and broom scrub, 

there is woodland to the north 

growing over gently undulating 

ground with beech and lime in 

addition to the more usual birch 

and oak. The distinctive echoing 

call of the green woodpecker can 

often be heard, especially when 

disturbed from the ground where 

it gathers ants, and in winter 

months, the bright green with 

flashes of yellow and red plumage 

makes the woodpecker 

especially visible. 

Goldcrest, The prominent 

golden yellow head stripe 

of the goldcrest makes 

them easy to spot, similarly 

siskin with unmistakably streaky 

yellow-green bodies. 

Last winter controlled burning 

of the heather took place here 

for the first time, as a method of 

stimulating and promoting new 

growth – and is one of the oldest 

methods used in managing 

heathlands, and is still 

used regularly on many 

Siskin 

upland moors as 

well as lowland 

heaths such as the New Forest. 

Burning removes the older 

heather stand making room for 

new growth and stimulating 

heather seeds which are in the soil 

to germinate. As an alternative 


WILDLIFE 

Cooper’s Hill . . . Bedfordshire’s 

last Heathlands 

controlled burning of the heather. 

to cutting it is more effective at 

promoting new growth and more 

efficient, especially over uneven 

ground. This form of controlled 

burning can only take place 

over the winter and in certain 

weather conditions. Once 

upon a time the site, 

Goldcrest 

now designated 

SSSI (Site of Special 

Scientific Interest) would have 

been grazed by sheep or cattle 

and the heather would have been 

used by locals as fuel, bedding 

and for thatching roofs. 

Local records show that Cooper’s 

Hill was once known as Ampthill 

Warren - the Normans are 

thought to have introduced 

rabbits to Britain in the 11th 

century for their meat and fur; 

warrens were established on areas 

of light soil where landowners 

dug burrows to encourage the 

rabbits. 

Later, the seventh Duke of 

Bedford planted conifers on the 

heath, but these were felled in 

1917 to help the war effort. 

For more information on the 

Wildlife Trust, and how to 

become involved visit: 

www.wildlifebcn.org 

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LEARNING 

supporting learning difficulties 

dyslexia means having 

difficulties with reading 

and/or spelling and shortterm 

memory. 

There are other complexities on 

the spectrum which affect fine and 

gross motor skills, understanding 

number ideas, concentration, 

focus and difficulties reading 

black on white. 

Based in Bedford, Dyslexia Success 

is committed to supporting those 

with learning difficulties and their 

families, offering common sense 

advice. 

For over 15 years, they have 

advised schools and parents 

on learning difficulties, offering 

services to help diagnose and 

assess children and adults for 

dyslexia. With specialist 1-2-1 

tutoring, they help children aged 

4-18 who may be struggling at 

University and College Students 

Dyslexia Success has been supporting students successfully 

in higher education for 15 years. 

Do you need assessing for dyslexia for DSA? We are 

licenced to do this! 

Have you already been assessed and awarded DSA? 

Do you need 1-2-1support from probably one of the top 

providers in the country? 

We are registered with Student Finance England to provide 

this support! 

When can we do this? Any time that is suitable to the 

student (8am-8pm Monday to Saturday) 

Where does the support take place? At our office, this is only 

400 metres from the university. 

Schools: 

Dyslexia Success already provides expert FREE advice and 

support to a number of schools in Bedfordshire by way of 

presentations to teachers and parents. 

We work in partnership with the school offering concessions 

to your children’s parents in assessing or screening for 

school or have already been 

diagnosed with a learning 

difficulty. 

Dyslexia Success is often called 

upon to assess students for 

universities and their reports 

support the requirements to 

apply for DSA (Disabled Students 

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Full assessments are carried 

out to ensure those diagnosed 

with problems will receive the 

extra time and support needed 

for exams and assignments. 

Individual study skills are 

available from experienced 

and qualified tutors who can 

Dyslexia Success: 

Specialists in Dyslexia 

provide students at college and 

university with the confidence 

and skills to succeed. Dyslexia 

Success provide support to local 

schools, offering assessments and 

staff development programmes 

in understanding learning 

difficulties. They advise parent 

groups about their children’s 

learning difficulties and also 

provide support for employees by 

assessing in the workplace. 

They believe dyslexia brings out 

hidden abilities such as creativity 

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Further information and free advice, 

spelling programmes and a successful 

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Email: support@dyslexiasuccess.com 

or phone David on: 01234 219193 

dyslexia and other learning difficulties including, Dyspraxia, 

Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome. 

Parents: 

Does your child have low confidence? Are they struggling 

at school with reading, writing spelling and planning their 

work? 

Is it possible they have a barrier to their learning, such as 

Dyslexia? 

Dyslexia Success have an excellent record of assessing 

children for learning difficulties 

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supporting them on a 1-2-1 

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We offer either full 

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report with recommendations in how your child should be 

supported in the future. 

Why not email or give us a call, we provide FREE advice of whether your child should be assessed 

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A DAY IN THE LIFE ... 

Hannah Moss, 17, always knew she 

wanted to join the police force and 

after a week on work experience with 

Bedfordshire Police, it encouraged her even 

more. So she joined the cadets and is now 

working towards a rewarding career. 

Police cadets are volunteers aged 16-18 who 

undertake basic training, develop their skills for a 

professional career and learn about how a modern 

police service operates. Two main elements are 

respect and discipline and how to work and help 

within the community. Hannah gained her NVQ 

level 2 in Public Service through the cadets and she is 

continuing her Level 3 extended at Bedford College. 

She excelled during her first year training and in her 

second year, applied for promotion to Head Cadet. 

She said “In my first year, I learned how to do drill 

which is an important part of the structure. I went 

out on duties to support community events such 

as the River Festival, charity walks and any event 

where the force required the support of the cadets. 

I worked hard, gaining many hours experience so I 

could apply for Head Cadet. It paid off and now I 

am proud to be in charge of the division. I take my 

responsibilities seriously and enjoy supporting and 

helping them all to develop.” 

❝ 

There is a ranking structure 

in the cadets and it is a highly 

committed role. Hannah is 

responsible for around 50 

cadets, ensuring duties are 

covered, discipline is kept, 

timekeeping is met, paperwork completed, uniform 

standards are high whilst maintaining her own role 

model position. “It is really important for me to meet 

the standards required so I can support the cadets in 

achieving the same level.” 

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Hannah Moss – relishing the challenge 

I’m looking forward to being 

able to develop and have a long, 

successful career in a very valuable 

public service role. 

Cadets meet every Tuesday 1900-2200 hours at 

Kempston Headquarters. At 18.00 hours, Hannah 

meets the drill instructor to discuss anything that 

needs attention that week. Cadets will be ready 

outside ready for drill and inspection and the 

remainder of the evening is classroom based learning 

which can be anything from law training to fitness 

related elements. There is fun too with annual trips 

to Blue Peris in North Wales for an outdoor activity 

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team building weekend. 

Hannah thoroughly enjoys 

these, “From rock climbing 

and mountain walking to 

caving and assault courses, 

we do it all. It helps us to 

bond, learn where our strengths lie and improve 

teamwork.” 

The role is a great opportunity for young people who 

have an interest in a career with the police. “I would 

say read up about the force, talk to other officers, 

cadets and specials and find out a bit more about it. 

It really is so rewarding and exciting but it takes time, 

discipline, dedication and focus. For me, it’s worth it 

and I love what I do.” 

Recruitment starts in January for September intakes, 

if you are interested in finding out more, please email: 

recruitment@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk or visit: 

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DESIGN 

fab training for a young team 

In 2008, Fabio Pasqualone set up Fab 

Designs with the support of his mum, 

Tina – their sole aim being to offer to do 

all those little jobs the larger contractors 

didn’t want to do. 

Working out of their garage and offering their 

services at a flat day rate during which they would 

do all and any job that needed doing proved very 

popular and they soon found themselves very much 

in demand. 

Kitchen – BEFORE 

Now in larger premises in Ravensden, Fab Designs is 

a family business based on a desire to give people the 

absolute best for their money and their honest and 

open approach is what really makes them successful. 

Experts in taking a budget on any scale and being 

able to deliver high quality work, they have even 

been known to work to less than the budget –The 

kitchen in the photo should have been £5500 and 

they supplied and fitted it for just £2000! 

With a mainly young team aged 16-26, they believe 

in supporting and training young people and fully 

qualified joiner, Fabio, has successfully trained 

5 apprentices from Bedford College. They offer 

support to local charities, often donating pieces 

of hand crafted furniture to events and auctions, 

supporting causes such as the Radcliffe Hospital 

Cranial Facial charity. 

They discuss what needs doing with the client and 

then work to their needs and budget. Fabio says 

“We don’t want to charge people high rates, we 

want to source the best materials at cost prices and 

pass that saving on to them. We offer the whole 

package – from finding and providing the materials 

to electrics, plumbing, 

painting and tiling. And 

we keep to the budget 

– if we can’t do it exactly, we 

will let them know 

what we can do and 

offer good design 

advice and ideas 

along the way.” Mum, Tina has 

become an expert on eBay and in 

auction rooms, spending a lot of time 

hunting down reclaimed, recycled 

and second hand materials which they 

then collect and recondition if necessary. Sourced 

from all over the country, they find exactly what 

the client wants and can include all white goods 

with dis-counted warranty rates too. Tina says “Not 

everything has to be brand new these days, we find 

some incredible deals and pieces out there just being 

wasted – people throw things away that are great 

quality. We use everything even offcuts, nothing is 

wasted and the standard we work to is so high, you 

would never know the difference.” 

Kitchen – AFTER 

So, if there is something you have your heart set 

on but suspect it’s out of your league, talk to 

Fab Designs and they will recreate that kitchen, 

bathroom or bedroom to suit any level of budget 

without compromising on quality or appearance. 

Call Fabio on 07727 157527 or visit 

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where you can view more examples of their fab work! 


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We take much pride in sourcing the very best local and artisan produce 

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Our Deli offers the finest British cheese and charcuterie. 

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Best Sausage in Bedford 

2011 & 2012 

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VOLUNTEERING 

Volunteering opportunities 

can you give some time to help others? 

café volunteers needed ref 178 & ref 152 

For general duties in coffee shops/cafes at Chicksands and Bedford. 

We are looking for reliable, friendly, enthusiastic and cheerful 

people. The roles entails preparing, sandwiches, paninis and filling 

jacket potatoes. Training will be given in food safety and hygiene 

after completing a short probationary period. 

charity shop Volunteer Kempston, Bedford town centre, 

Biggleswade 

Sorting, steaming, ticketing, window displays or till work. 

Particularly need volunteers who are capable and can work on their 

own initiative and are reliable. 

community Groups advisers ref 185 

We are looking to recruit and train volunteers to work with 

local support organisations, giving advice to a diverse range of 

community groups, helping them apply for funding, develop 

effective governance and improve quality. 

reception admin support volunteers needed ref 32 

To provide reception duties & clerical/admin support. Assist with 

organising displays and events; maintaining stationery stocks and 

supplies; answering telephone and taking messages; photocopying; 

filing; assisting with production of leaflets/newsletter and publicity 

materials. 

coffee morning volunteers needed ref 11 

To join in with the card afternoon and and assist older people with 

tea and biscuits. This is a happy place to be, and you will find helping 

the older person very rewarding. You will be improving the lives of 

older people and getting them out of their own flats and mixing 

with others. Thursdays from 2.30-4pm. 

independent Visitor for a young person in care 

in Bedford ref 99 

Could you offer friendship and support to a young person aged 

9-16 living in foster care or residential home? We need volunteers, 

18+years to make a long term commitment of at least 2 years for 

this rewarding role. You would meet with them once a month, go 

out, spend time together, share interests, offer support. You need 

to be able to travel within the Bedfordshire area and use of a car is 

preferred. Travel costs and out of pocket expenses will be met. Full 

support and Accredited training will be given. Some knowledge, 

understanding and empathy with young people is needed as well as 

a non-judgemental outlook and a willingness to undergo training. 

Website Manager 

We have an opportunity for someone with desktop publishing and 

website experience to update our website. This is office based and 

on a more ad hoc basis. 

call: 01234 213100 

43 Bromham road, Bedford MK40 2aa www.volunteeringbedford.org.uk 

Positive steps to staying healthy 

any people come to 

‘Mus as a last step – 

Healthy Steps is often a first 

step to a new future’. 

The Volunteer Centre Bedford 

has around 50 enquiries a week 

from people who want to start 

volunteering. A lot of these people 

have barriers to employment 

for one reason or another. They 

may have been out of work for 

a while and are losing their confidence, 

they may have mental 

health problems or learning difficulties 

or they could be suffering 

with chronic pain due to illness. 

Healthy Steps to Employment 

is a project run by the Learning 

Partnership Bedfordshire and Luton 

Ltd. Clients meet a wellbeing 

nurse and discuss various special- 

ist interventions that would help 

them overcome some of their 

barriers. Volunteering is one option 

they can choose. 

We are able to offer 1:1 support 

into volunteering. Volunteering 

is often just the first step to 

a healthier future and can lead 

to reduced medication, raised 

self-esteem and paid work. The 

funding allows us to spend time 

talking to the potential volunteer, 

really getting to know who they 

are, what their barriers are and 

what they want to achieve. We 

will go along to voluntary placements 

with them and ensure that 

everything is in place for them to 

have a really excellent volunteering 

experience. We are with them 

all the way and often end up becoming 

good friends. 

This program is open to people 

who live right across Bedfordshire. 

If you think you could 

benefit from being referred to 

the Healthy Steps program call 

Rebecca or Paul on 01234 213100. 

Rebecca Baber, 

Volunteer Centre 

Bedford Manager 

www.volunteeringbedford.org.uk 

Volunteer Centre Bedford 


he children at our nursery 

“tare happy and settled and 

we take pride in the high level 

of care we offer” says Gaynor, 

manager of Monkey Puzzle Day 

Nursery on Shakespeare Road, 

Bedford. The setting is privately 

owned but Gaynor and the staff 

benefit from the experience, 

support and backing of a 

successful nursery group. 

Open since September, they offer 

care for children aged 3 months 

– 5 years . Open 51 weeks a year, 

7.30am -6.30pm with 30 minutes 

extra either side available, the 

nursery building was originally 

a doctor’s surgery and has many 

rooms which are light, open 

and airy. The Pre-School has a 

separate entrance and there is a 

large enclosed and secure garden 

and car park. 

Home from Home 

In a home from home, relaxed 

setting, the children always 

come first and the focus is on 

play and learning together in a 

safe and secure environment. 

The fully qualified staff share a 

commitment to balance both 

the learning and emotional needs 

of the children. Gaynor says 

“We want parents to be assured 

they can leave their children 

at Monkey Puzzle, safe in the 

knowledge that we are all 100% 

committed to providing the very 

best care and attention to each 

and every child.” 

It took local Mum Stacey a long 

time to find a nursery her son, 

Jack aged 2, was happy at. She said 

“At Monkey Puzzle, Jack didn’t 

EARLY YEARS 

offering a high level of care 

Providing a secure caring environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years 

Staff and children at Monkey Puzzle 

cry – he wanted to get down and 

play and he really enjoyed it. I was 

so surprised – and pleased. The 

only tears we had were when it 

was time to leave! It’s a fantastic, 

friendly nursery with excellent 

staff and my son really loves it. He 

settled very quickly and has learnt 

a lot in the short time he has been 

here.” 

The nursery has so many 

stimulating, colourful, bright 

areas for the children to explore. 

Sensory areas with lights and 

water, a creative messy play 

zone where they can really enjoy 

exploring, an active room with 

hoops, balls and games, reading 

areas and quiet, rest areas. 

‘Sing and sign’ and Mini Strikers 

will start soon to help encourage 

development and physical skills 

through enjoyment. 

They have a bright, airy dining 

area where the children enjoy 

their meals together. Awarded 

5 stars from Food Standards 

Agency Days, all meals are 

prepared freshly on site. They can 


also happily cater for any allergies 

or specific dietary requirements. 

Each child has their own 

observations book where staff can 

record their development – these 

are available to parents at any 

time. Photos of the child enjoying 

activities are included and the 

books are an important way for 

the staff to keep parents included 

and foster communication as 

parents are welcome to comment 

in the books. 

If you are considering nurseries 

for your child and would like 

to visit Monkey Puzzle, please 

feel free to visit anytime at your 

convenience, no appointment 

necessary. 

Discounts offered for the 

Emergency services, NHS, Armed 

forces and Teachers and also for 

second and third children also at 

the nursery. 

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery 

78 Shakespeare Road, Bedford 

Bedfordshire MK40 2DN 

Tel: 01234 930282 

Email: 

manager@monkeypuzzlebedford.co.uk 

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S. CLARKE 

BUILDING WORK, 

PROPERTY 

MAINTENANCE 

& LANDSCAPING 

Fencing, Decking, Turf, Paths, 

Patios, Drives, Concreting, 

Brickwork, Stud walling, 

Plaster-boarding, Shed 

re-felting, New shed bases. 

Wall & Floor tiling, 

Laminate flooring fitted, 

Hedge & Grass cutting, 

Garden rubbish cleared & 

much more! 

Tel: 01234 344615 

Mob: 07871 255699 

Licensed waste-carrier 

WHITE HART PRESS 

HALF PAGE 

Interior Specification for Limo for Hire 

● Drivers partition wall with privacy curtain 

● Side facing limousine-style seating for 16 passengers with individual lap-belts 

● Seats trimmed in two tone black and silver with white piping 

● Rear bar unit to the centre, between side seats and across the back 

● 1x40” LCD screen inside back and 3x19” LCD screens side & front of vehicle 

● Full bespoke sound system with 6x5” speakers, 2 x 12” subs 

● Combined CD/DVD unit to the front 

● Roof panel incorporating fibre-optics and color changing led’s 

● Interior laser for cabin laser-light show 

● Over 6 foot headroom providing standing room and a spacious cabin interior 

● Air conditioning ● Glass and drinks storage areas ● Licensed bar 

● 6 wine bottle fridge ● Karaoke machine ● Full COIF cert. supplied by V.O.S.A 

Tel: (01234) 354054 info@cedarcoaches.co.uk 

Arkwright Road, Bedford MK42 0LE 



2A RAM YARD (off High St) Bedford MK40 1AL 

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Credit: Kaleel Zibe 

We’ve had two very long, hard 

winters and birds struggle to 

survive in these conditions. We 

can all do our bit to help them 

through the tough times ahead 

by providing food and water, and 

doing so right through the winter 

when natural food becomes 

scarcer and harder to find. 

Watching birds coming into 

the garden to feed is absorbing 

- and can become very addictive! 

They bring colour and endless 

entertainment, but also a great 

deal of skill. Spend some time 

watching the way each bird deals 

with the seeds and nuts they feed 

on, they are all adapted to eat 

them differently. 

Berries are an important food 

source for many birds during 

the winter, especially when the 

ground is too frozen to hunt 

Winter 

Garden Birds 

While we are warm and cosy and tucked up from the 

cold and icy winter weather outside, it’s the time to 

think about the birds that depend on our gardens at this 

time of year. 

Fieldfare 

worms or snails, and there are few 

insects about. 

Some birds, like song and mistle 

thrushes, blackbirds, redwings 

and fieldfares, find most of their 

winter food from berries. Take 

care, though: some berries that 

are tasty treats for birds are 

poisonous to humans! 

Berry bearing trees 

The winter is a good time to 

consider planting fruit and berry 

bearing trees or bushes in the 

garden. As well as the many native 

berry-bearing species (including 

rowan, holly, whitebeam, spindle, 

dog rose, guelder rose, elder, 

hawthorn, honeysuckle and ivy), 

attractive shrubs like cotoneaster, 

pyracantha and berberis are 

especially good for a wide range 

of birds. 

Berry and fruit bearing trees 

provide food for a range of insects 

and animals too: hedgehogs, 

badgers, mice, squirrels and 

even foxes will all happily feed 

on them. All sorts of fruit are 

attractive to insects, and if you 

leave them where they fall in the 

late summer and autumn they 

will attract numerous butterflies 

to their syrupy goodness. 

Here at the RSPB we often get 

enquiries about unusual birds 

that are seen in gardens during 

hard spells of weather. Winter 

thrushes such as redwings and 

Waxwing 

WILDLIFE 

fieldfare, normally very shy birds, 

will venture into your gardens, 

particularly if you provide fallen 

fruit or your bushes still have 

berries on them. Even more 

exciting is when we have an 

invasion year for a particularly 

handsome bird called the 

waxwing.These birds migrate 

south from Scandinavia and 

the far north when supplies of 

berries run out in these countries. 

In some years they are hardly 

seen at all, but in others, large 

numbers reach Western Europeand 

this looks like one of those 

years! As I write, waxwings are 

being reported across the land, 

from the Shetlands to Cornwall, 

so there’s a good chance we’ll 

get some in our area. One place 

where they do turn up regularly is 

in Supermarket car –parks; they 

often have rowan and ornamental 

trees with lots of juicy berries on, 

perfect for feeding waxwings! 

Enjoy watching the birds in your 

garden this winter, and feel good 

knowing that you are Stepping 

Up For Nature by helping them 

survive the winter. 

RSPB LODGE 

Sandy, Bedford SG19 2DL 

Phone: 01767 680541 

http://www.rspb.org.uk 

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Credit: Andy Hay

Take Me Home 

Polly 

Polly is is very easy-going and spends most 

of her time sleeping but don’t let her age 

fool you (she is 11) She loves walks. 

Wood Green tel: 0844 248 8181 

5783 (Godmanchester centre) 

Female, shorthaired, white and black, 

approx 2 years old. Flora is a gorgeous cat. 

Needs some love and stability in her life. 

should i call the vet? 

i t 

raisiN & 

HarVey 

Raisin is looking for a home with Harvey 

as they are madly in love with each other. 

They will need spacious accommodation. 

Wood Green tel: 0844 248 8181 

2214/5 (Godmanchester centre) 

flora GraNt 

Male, shorthaired, ginger and white, approx 

5 years old, real sweetheart, at first nervous 

but grown in confidence. 

To advertise please call 01234 310521 or email: teresa@communitylife.co.uk 

ANIMALS 

MadaMe PiG 

& Basil 

Madame Pig is a pretty little girl who is 

happy to be handled and cuddled. She has 

made friends with Basil. 

Wood Green tel: 0844 248 8181 6788 

(Heydon centre) 

dora 

Female, shorthaired, black and white, 

approx 1 year old Dora is a lovely lady, 

nervous of new people and surroundings. 

www.rspca-bedfordshirenorth.org.uk – Alternatively contact us on: 0845 6036 137 or catadoption@rspcabedfordshirenorth.org.uk 

can be very difficult for 

pet owners (and vets!) to 

know whether an animal 

should be seen straight away 

or whether it can wait until 

normal surgery hours. 

Subtle differences can be 

significant in an emergency 

situation so it is always best to call 

for advice. 

Only administer 

prescribed medicines 

Pet insurance is advised so the 

cost of emergency treatment can 

be covered as it can be expensive. 

Paracetamol can be fatal to your 

pet so never give medication 

which has not been prescribed for 

your animal. 

The following problems should 

always been seen straight away: 

• Blue, white or very pale gums 

• Laboured breathing 

• Fitting, Collapse or loss of 

consciousness 

• Dizziness, imbalance, or circling 

• Extremely bloated abdomen Signs 

of severe pain- crying loudly and 

excessively 

• If your pet has been involved in a 

Road Traffic Accident – sometimes 

injuries may not be very obvious. 

• Any cat which is straining to pass 

urine or not able to pass urine. 

• Difficulty giving birth 

• Suspected poisoning – if you can, 

bring the label or name of the 

suspected poison. 

Acorn House has a 24 hour 

emergency service on site and 

there is always a vet available for 

free emergency advice to help 

decide if your pet should be seen 

and a nurse to ensure animals are 

checked overnight and not left 

alone for long periods of time. 

Vet, Adele Fryers 

acorn House Veterinary surgery 

linnet Way, Brickhill, 

Bedford MK41 7HN 

email: info@acornhousevets.co.uk 

tel: 01234 261839 

www.acornhousevets.com 

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DIARY 

What’s On 

White Horse PH 

Newnham Avenue 

8 th Birthday Party 

Thursday 3 rd January 

Free Buffet and Live Music 

White Horse PH 

Newnham Avenue 

Burns Night Celebration 

Thursday 24 th January 

2 course meal and entertainment only £15 

01234 409306 

Bedford Sinfonia – A Festival of Britten 

Bedford Corn Exchange 

Saturday 26 th January – 7.30pm 

Tickets £10-£13 Tel 01234 718112 

Clairvoyant Evening at The Cold Barn 

An Audience with Tony Flux 

Barn 2 Summerfield Farm, Haynes, MK45 3BH 

Saturday 5 th January – 7pm 

£10 per ticket includes 1 complimentary drink 

Sunday Stroll 

Marston Forest Centre 

Sunday 6 th January 

Cost £1 meet in reception 

01234 767037 

Creation Station 


Tuesday 8 th January 10.45am – 11.30am 

A series of weekly events for pre-school children 

Introductory price £5 per child 

www.thecreationstation.co.uk or call: 

0844 854 9178 

Conservation Task 


Saturday 19 th January at 10.15am 

Clearing back scrub and other vegetation 

Contact anna.charles@marstonvale.org or 

call: 01234 762614 

Thursday 3 rd January 

Health Walk 10.30am 

Harrold O'Dell Country Park 

Tea Dance Winter Ball 


Wednesday 9 th January 

Tickets must be purchased before – 

Contact Annie Higgs 

Email: annie_higgs@hotmail.com 


Philharmonic Orchestra 

Wednesday 16 th January – 7.30pm 

Tickets £12 - £33 

Box office: 01234 269159 

January Sale Party nights! 

Saturday 5 th and 12 th January 

Park Inn by Raddison Bedford 

3 course meal and ½ bottle of wine £25 

Call: 01234 799988 

Wrest Park Wedding open Day 

Sunday 27 th January 

11am – 4pm Free Entrance 

Learning Lunchtime 


Thursday 17 th January at 11am 

Wildlife Gardening with Jane Perrone, 

The Guardian Gardening Editor. 

Bedford Dramatic Club 

Alan Ayckbourn's “Season's Greetings” 

The Place Theatre, Bedford 

Saturday 15 th – Saturday 19 th January 

Tickets from £8.50- £7.00 for concessions 

www.theplacebedford.org.uk 

Bedford College Open Day 

Wednesday 23 rd January 5 – 8pm 

Cauldwell Street, Bedford 

Stewartby Clubs Darts Exhibition 2013 

Sunday January 27th from 5pm 

Featuring two of Britain’s favourite exhibition players 

BOBBY GEORGE & WAYNE MARDLE 

Entertainment and music courtesy of Wilson Darts 

Promotions... and hosted by Dunton’s... own Little 

Richard Ashdown 

Advanced tournaments will be held to select two of the 

night’s challengers on: 

Sunday January 13th, from 5pm (Singles) 

Sunday January 20th (Pairs) 

Entry £2.00 per player 

Tickets are £8.00 each Sunday 27th January 

www.stewartbyclub.com 

Info & tickets call Shane on 077656 92488 

If you would like to list your community or charity 

event for free, please email us by January 12th for 

February listings. teresa@communitylifemag.co.uk 


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