Community Life Magazine - Bedford Issue 1

Issue: 01 - September 2012 

...it’s all about Bedford! 

PEOPLE - PROJECTS - CHARITY - HEALTH & WELLBEING - LIFESTYLE - BUSINESS 

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If you have already been to us at Bedfordshire Hearing Healthcare you 

will know that we pride ourselves on doing what’s right for you. 

We are proud members of the Association of Independent Hearing 

Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP) which is a well respected, professional 

association dedicated to promoting excellence within the UK 

Hearing Care profession. 

We are now proud to have the wonderful opportunity, along with 

other AIHHP Members across the country, to be involved with the 

charity Help for Heroes. In conjunction with Phonak (hearing aid 

manufacturer), we will be fitting hearing aids free of charge to our 

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

in the Armed Services. 

These men and women are ordinary people doing extraordinary things 

for our country, and some of them are living with the consequences 

of their service for life. 

We are extremely gratified that we can be of help and if you know of 

anyone who could benefit, or would like advice on your hearing loss, 

call: 

01234 348144 

Bedfordshire Hearing Healthcare, 52 Harpur Street, Bedford MK42 0HD 

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Editor 

Teresa Brooks 

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Richard Corbyn 

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Life Donation 

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donation from our advertising 

revenues to one of the charities 

or projects in our magazine so 

look out for 

the star! £25 

FROM COMMUNITY LIFE 

Disclaimer 

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good faith. While we make every eff ort to 

ensure the reliability and accuracy of the 

material contained in Community Life, we 

can accept no responsibility for the veracity 

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Welcome... 

Community Life is a monthly local 

magazine about your town and your 

people with 5000 copies available 

across pick up points in Bedford and 

the surrounding areas. 

We have a big focus on charity work, 

home grown groups, volunteering, 

projects of all kinds and true stories. In addition, features and 

articles on health, beauty and wellbeing will ensure there is 

something for everyone. 

We want you to be part of it and to contribute, share and enjoy! 

Your stories and experiences are all welcome and if you are part 

of anything new and would like people to know about it or if 

you have something you want to raise the profi le for, please let 

us know. We will try to include as much as we can about the 

things that matter to you! 

Look out for the Community Life Donation - We will gift £25 

every month to one of the groups, charities or projects we 

feature. Th is month our donation is to the new Breast of Health 

charity featured on page 5. 

Th ank you to our lovely, local businesses, contributors and all 

who have supported our launch. 

Enjoy! J Teresa & the team x 

Contents 

New local Breast of Health charity sets up ...................... 5 

Blood Pressure Numbers ................................................................... 6 

My Story – Lynne East’s personal battle ............................ 9 

Parade in your Pants .............................................................................. 10 

What Skin Type are you? ................................................................... 11 

Keeping your home Safe ....................................................................12-13 

Bedford’s Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s ........................... 14 

Bedford Daycare Hospice – 20 years on .............................16-17 

Central Volunteering Services ...................................................... 18 

Sitting down can damage your health ................................. 19 

YMCA Supported Lodgings Scheme ..................................... 20 

A Day in the Life of a Home-Start volunteer ................. 23 

Relationships – Taking the Curves ........................................... 25 

Artie’s Olympics for schools ........................................................... 26 

Take me Home – Can you help an animal? .................... 29 

Resources and What’s On ................................................................. 30 

Mini Ads and Services .......................................................................... 31 

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

3

The Wig Salon 

'We Inspire Great Style' 

Run by Dianne Cullip, The Wig Salon is 

nestled in Deep Spinney, Biddenham 

and offers a warm welcome to a 

professional and individual service. 

Hair loss can occur for a number of reasons 

such as Alopecia, Hormonal changes, 

Chemotherapy or Genetics. 

In comfortable surroundings, clients have 

complete privacy and Dianne offers help and 

advice to decide on the right style and image 

for each client. 

Wigs can be customised, 

styled and designed 

individually to suit. 

After Care Pack 

• Wig Stand • 

• Special Formulated shampoo & conditioner • 

• Wig Shine Spray • Brush • 

Strictly by Appointment – Partners and Family welcome 

20 Deep Spinney, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4QH 

Tel 01234 351177 

e: onlyyou@btconnect.com | www.onlyyousalon.co.uk 

Free Parking at the Salon or Pavillion 

Part of 

Only You Salon 

Opening Hours 

Tues - Wed 9.30am-9pm 

Thurs 9.30am-6pm 

Friday 9.30am-5pm 

Saturday 9.00am-4pm 


Breast of Health is a charity based in 

Bedford which has been recently set 

up in response to the increasing number 

of younger women under 50 years of age 

presenting with a variety of breast health 

problems. 

At present, there is no offi cial breast education 

programme for younger women unless a problem is 

detected. Chairperson, Margaret Duggan comments 

“We are encouraged to have dental checks and eye 

tests on a six monthly or yearly basis but a regular 

check for breast health is not currently off ered to 

women under 50. Yet too many women today are 

suff ering with breast disease, particularly breast 

cancer, at a much younger age. 

Th e mission of Breast of Health is to educate and 

promote good practice so women can make informed 

choices and have the tools to take responsibility for 

their own breast health.” 

Breast of Health charity is available to girls from 

the age of 16 years to older 

women of any age. Th e 

emphasis is to highlight the 

importance of being proactive 

rather than re-active 

about breast health and 

lifestyle, including nutrition 

and fi tness. Th is is delivered by 

the charity’s service providers 

through talks, workshops and 

demonstrations on how to 

do a breast self examination 

using visual aids, Digital 

Th ermography Screening, 

and correct bra fi tting and 

measurement. 

Service Provider, Sue Bedford 

from Pulse Health Screening 

said: “Th e Breast of Health 

charity programme off ers 

help and guidance on breast 

self-examination along with 

practical ways for women 

to maintain a healthy mind 

and body”. 


CHARITY 

Local women establish new breast charity 

Sue Bedford 

Margaret Duggan 

If you would like more information on 

the Breast of Health charity please visit: 

www.breastofhealth.org and nd become a friend oon 

Facebook and Twitter. 

Or contact Margaret 

on: 07791 505511 

e: info@breastofhealth.org 

£25 

FROM COMMUNITY LIFE 

BREAST HEALTH EALTH TIPS 

• A proper fi tting bra is essential – ensure that you are 

measured correctly and professionally every 6 months 

• Examine your breasts on a monthly basis. You can attend one 

of our presentations or visit your Practice Nurse 

• Exercise – if you exercise ensure you have a well fi tted 

sports bra, especially if running, jogging, dancing or aerobic 

• Eat well with plenty of green veggies, colourful fruit and 

vegetables 

• Drink water regularly throughout the day and keep alcohol 

consumption moderate 

• Supplement your diet with good quality Omega-3 fatty acids 

• Reduce stress, through meditation, relaxation, exercise, 

counselling 

5

HEALTH 

Oxfam’s shops 

in Bedford 

Oxfam Bookshop 

16 St Paul’s Square (Phone 213768) 

Oxfam Shop 

91/93 High Street (Phone 269204) 

– selling clothes, accessories, 

homeware, gifts, FairTrade 

food, greetings cards ...... 

Both helping to raise money for 

Oxfam’s vital work across the 

world, welcoming customers & 

donations of saleable goods! 

Thank you for your support. 

Know your numbers 

Your blood pressure numbers are hugely 

important. Yet many of us have no idea 

what they are or what they should be. 

120/80 is considered to be the optimum level. Th e 

fi rst number is your systolic blood pressure - the 

highest level your blood pressure reaches when your 

heart beats. Th e second number is your diastolic 

blood pressure - the lowest level your blood pressure 

reaches when your heart relaxes between beats. Th e 

higher these numbers are, the higher your risk of 

health problems. 

Check your BP regularly 

Blood pressure increases with age so even in your 

thirties you have a 30% chance of having raised blood 

pressure, putting you at risk of health problems.High 

blood pressure is responsible for 60% of strokes and 

40% of heart attacks. Around 16 million people in 

the UK have it and it is estimated that a third of these 

– more than 5 million people - are unaware of it so 

are not taking any steps to reduce it. 

Blood Pressure UK believes everyone should know 

their blood pressure numbers so everyone can get a 

free blood pressure check from September 10th-16th 

during their annual awareness campaign, Know Your 

Numbers Week! 

Th ousands of organisations and health professionals 

take part in this award winning event. Free blood 

pressure checks are available 

at ‘Pressure Stations’ across 

Bedfordshire. So fi nd yours 

and get checked! 

Enter your postcode at: 

www.bloodpressureuk.org/kyn 



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A lifeline for Lynne 

Lynne and her daughter, Katie 

I t was on a family holiday to Jamaica in 2007 

that Lynne East from Oakley fi rst started 

feeling dizzy and breathless, suff ering from 

headaches and having trouble maintaining 

her balance. 

Her legs were also swollen which she put down to the 

heat but when these symptoms continued at home 

she began to wonder if it might be something else. 

During a routine eye test, the optician noticed an 

alarming irregularity and sent her straight to hospital. 

On arrival, scans were done and Lynne was admitted. 

“I was scared and confused,” she said. “One minute 

I was at the opticians, the next I was needing an 

immediate operation. I didn’t know what to think.” 

Lynne deteriorated and was transferred to a London 

hospital where her fi rst operation removed what was 

confi rmed to be a brain tumour. 

Lynne endured a further eight operations over four 

years which at stages left her bed bound and unable 

to speak, eat or drink. She suff ered partial paralysis 

and needed extensive physiotherapy to enable her 

to walk again. She showed tremendous courage, 

learning twice over to speak, drink and eat. After 

nearly a year of being fed entirely through a tube, the 

fi rst solid food Lynne ate was a packet of Quavers! 

Lynne told us: “My family and friends had travelled 

miles to be by my side. At one stage, it looked like 

I wasn’t going to make it but the thought of seeing 


PEOPLE 

my daughter Katie at her prom inspired me to keep 

going. I was determined to fi ght this all the way for 

her and to be at home again.’ 

Th e family from Oakley received invaluable support 

from Th e Brains Trust based in the Isle of Wight. 

Founder Dr Helen Bulbeck said: “We aim to provide 

help and support to suff erers and their families and 

to be there during times when they feel alone and 

like no-one understands. Advice, information, phone 

lines and online forums are all available day or night.” 

For Lynne, they were a true lifeline. 

Bedford Hospital staff also became her saviours 

when she spent a week there waiting for yet another 

operation. Suff ering depression, Lynne says this was 

her lowest point and she would never have coped 

without them. “Th eir patience, encouragement 

and support helped me when I couldn’t see any 

light. Th anks to them, I started to gather my 

physical, mental and emotional strength again.” 

Remarkable inner strength 

Today, Lynne lives life day to day. A tiny piece of her 

tumour remains, deemed too dangerous to remove. 

She has regular scans and relies on painkillers and 

medication. Everyday tasks take much longer but 

despite the permanent paralysis in her hand and 

right side, she still cooks and enjoys gardening. Her 

biggest concerns are balance, memory and diffi culty 

with facts and fi gures but she meets all her troubles 

with a great sense of humour and a remarkable inner 

strength. Lynne has been medically retired but she 

is happy to be alive, and credits her attitude to her 

Mum who passed away from cancer in 2007. She said: 

“Mum would have told me to fi ght – and fi ght I did.” 

Lynne would like to get in touch with other brain 

tumour suff erers in the area and set up a local 

support group. If you would like to be put in touch 

with Lynne, please contact Community Life. You can 

read Lynne’s story in full at www.brainstrust.org.uk 

9

CHARITY EVENT 

Parade In Your Pants 2012 – 

this year it’s personal! 

Family fundraising days 

O 

ver 37,400 men will be diagnosed with 

a male-specifi c cancer in 2012. From 

sons to grandfathers, all men face the risk 

of prostate, penile or testicular cancer. 

Orchid plays a leading role in the fi ght 

against male cancer and a local Bedford 

man and his family raise funds for this 

worthy cause in quite a unique and fun 

way. 

In 2009, Adrian Course was given the 

devastating news that he had developed 

testicular cancer. After supporting 

Adrian through the diffi culties of 

diagnosis, treatment and recovery, his 

wife, Lisa and sister, Julia decided to do 

‘One for the Lads’ and fundraise for Orchid Cancer. 

Positive outcome 

Lisa told us ‘’We wanted to do our bit in the fi ght 

against the disease and help not only the men 

aff ected but also their families. Luckily, Adrian’s 

outcome was a positive one thanks to the excellent 

treatment and support available from Orchid and 

our local services but it aff ected us as a family and. 

we want to support the fi ght against the disease.’ 

Parade in Your Pants is an event where men complete 

a 5 mile sponsored walk in their pants with pubs en 

route! It is now in its’ third year and the team has 

got even bigger so the annual Fundraising Day on 

September 23rd at Kempston Hammers promises to 

be a good one! 

Julia said ‘In the fi rst two years, we have raised a 

fantastic £19,000 for Orchid Cancer and this year, 

with the help of our wonderful participants and 

helpers, we want to add to this amount! Th is time, 

we want YOU to design your own pants to run, walk 

or pub crawl in! It doesn’t have 

to be just your pants you can be 

creative with – personalise your 

entire outfi t and prizes will be 

awarded! Th e shy men out there 

can just wear their normal clothes 

or your shorts over your trousers – 

anything goes!’ 

And it’s not just the walk, the 

Adrian Course 

Fun Day will be on from 2pm to 

5pm to keep the rest of the family 

entertained followed by an early disco and raffl e in 

the evening! Please join in and help to raise awareness 

and funds for a fantastic cause! Not to mention 

having a lot of fun along the way! 

Saturday 23rd September at Kempston Hammers 

You can sign up by visiting: 

www.paradeinyourpants.com 

Tel: 01234 349488 

Lisa 07941 455147 Julia 07966 696784 

www.facebook.com/ParadeinyourPants 

Twitter: @ParadeinPants 

www.orchid-cancer.org.uk 

Orchid registered charity number: 1080540 


Skin Types ... what is yours? 

Follow this easy guide to determine 

your skin type and how to look after 

it. Remember to always buy the right 

products for your skin type and follow 

our best-care tips. Products that are not 

appropriate for your skin type will be 

ineff ective and could irritate your 

skin even more. 

Normal Skin: Skin that’s smooth and fi rm 

to the touch with small or medium-sized 

pores, never gets too dry or too oily and 

only suff ers the occasional blemish. Best care 

– moisturise, cleanse, use a spot treatment 

and maybe a night solution. 

Dry Skin: Skin that feels very tight and 

is noticeably fl aky in areas. It can be 

caused by lack of hydration or malnutrition, can 

look rough and bumpy and rarely gets oily. Best 

care – a deep moisturiser, use a spot treatment and 

also a night serum. 

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Oily Skin: Face is visibly shiny and can be slightly 

moist to the touch. Oily skin is more prone 

to blemishes and has large pores. Best care – 

tone, exfoliate, use a spot treatment and lightly 

moisturise once in a while. 

Combination Skin: Tends to get oily around 

your nose, chin and forehead but dry around 

your cheek while the rest of your skin is 

pretty normal. Best care – exfoliate, cleanse, 

moisturise and use a spot treatment. 

Sensitive Skin: You might burn easily, react to 

cosmetics and fi nd blemishes hard to treat. 

Th is is hard to deal with because it’s not 

as tolerant as other skin types and you 

must test products thoroughly before 

purchase. Best care – use a cleanser, 

moisturiser and a spot treatment. 

Top Tip: ALWAYS cleanse, tone and moisturise 

twice a day – once in the morning before you put 

on make-up, and once at night before you go to 

bed and STICK to your routine! 

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FEATURE 

Keep Your Home Safe and beat the burglars 

We all want our homes and possessions 

to be safe so by working together 

and tackling security issues, we can help to 

reduce burglary rates in our areas. 

Over the last year in Bedfordshire, domestic burglary 

fell by 20%, non-domestic burglary 

fell by 24% and by following some 

simple security steps, we can 

continue to beat this crime. 

Did you know that around a 

third of all break-ins are the result 

of people leaving doors and 

windows unlocked? As the nights 

start to draw in, the burglary rate 

traditionally goes up and simple 

security measures can help to 

reduce the risk and keep your home safe. Getting 

into good habits before you leave the house means 

security will become second nature. 

Make sure you double lock your doors. If they are 

made out of UPVC make sure you push the handle 

up when you lock it to ensure all the bolts are in 

place. Leaving it on the latch makes is easy for a 

burglar to ‘pop’ the door and help himself. Going 

out for the night? Leave a few lights on and a plug 

your radio into a time so that it comes on, 

suggesting someone’s home. If it seems too 

risky, burglars won’t bother. 

Bogus callers 

Th ese days, distraction burglaries are 

very common and ‘bogus callers’ posing as 

private or council workers talk their way into 

your home or divert your attention. Always answer 

the door with the chain on and ask for identifi cation. 

Th ere will be a number on the card you can call while 

they wait. You are under no obligation to allow them 

in so if you are not sure of their identity, DON’T. 

Bedfordshire Police continue the crackdown on 

this crime and actively encourage people to keep 

their homes safe and are always available to off er 

help and advice to the community. Assistant 

Chief Constable Andrew Richer said: “We continue 

to arrest and prosecute those people actively 

committing burglaries. Th is crime is not acceptable 

in our communities and we make it our priority to 

protect people and their property.” 

Please contact Bedfordshire Police if you have 

any information about burglary. Anyone who has 

information but does not wish to contact police 

direct, can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, 

on 0800 555111. 

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Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Richer 

Tips to keep your home safe 

C Double lock all UPVC doors 

C Ensure doors and windows are 

properly locked Security mark your 

property 

C Install a visible burglar alarm — Use 

security lights 

C Leave lights and radio on when out 

C Secure sheds and garages with good 

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C Don’t hide keys under mats 

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I 

CHARITY EVENT 

n its 11th year, Memory Walk is Alzheimer’s 

Society’s biggest annual fundraiser. Bedford’s 

Memory Walk will take place on Sunday 

16 September 2012. Th e walk is suitable for all ages 

and takes place at Priory County Park, starting at 

10.30am. Both routes –1.5 or 8 miles – are traffi c free. 

With entertainment and refreshments, it will be a 

family day to remember. 

More than 4,500 people in Bedfordshire live with 

dementia and money raised from the walk will help 

fund vital services for them and their carers including 

support groups, drop-in centres, allotment projects , 

home visits and ‘music for memory’ sessions. 

Sarah Russell, Development Worker, Alzheimer’s 

Society, Bedford, said: “Families, friends, colleagues 

and individuals can walk together to raise money to 

help local people with dementia. A special thanks to 

Mayor Dave Hodgson and Richard Fuller MP for being 

amongst the fi rst to sign up for this year’s 8-mile route. 

I hope many more Bedfordians take up the challenge.” 

Registration is free and you will receive a welcome 

pack through the post with more details and 

information. Th e organisers hope that each walker 

can raise an average of £50. 

Register at www.memorywalk.org.uk 

or call Liz Simmonds 07803 191563 or 

email: bedfordmemorywalk@hotmail.co.uk 


A fabulous treatment before a night out 

Designed to target puff y eyes, dark 

circles, lines and visibly lift the eyes, 

the Ultimate Eye Treatment sounds like 

a miracle. 

I went along to Rani’s Beauty in Lime Street to 

fi nd out. Rani explained: ‘Th is is a very popular 

and aff ordable treatment. It is like training 

your eyes muscles and you can achieve an 

improvement over several treatments without 

the need for more invasive procedures. Th e 

more you ‘train’ the muscles this way, the better 

they respond’. 

Th e fi rst stage was to cleanse the skin and 

massage around the delicate eye areas to drain 

toxins. Th e second stage used galvanic probes 

which were moved gently around the eye area 

and forehead, passing a microcurrent 

through, which detoxifi es and stimulates. 

Immediate diff erence 


BEAUTY 

Th e fi nal element was a refreshing botanical 

gel based eye mask, blended to suit individual 

skin types. An eye fi rming cream provided the 

fi nishing touches. 

It was more than I expected. I could see an 

immediate diff erence and my eyelids were visibly 

lifted! A fabulous treatment to have before 

a night out or a one off but for longer lasting 

results, Rani recommends six initial treatments 

then monthly maintenance. A very impressive 

45 minute treatment that performed as it 

promised and at £20 — absolutely worth it. 

Rani’s Beauty, Lime Street - 01234 930159 

15

CHARITY 

Bedford Daycare Hospice celebrate 20 Years! 

H 

Looking forward to the next 20 years caring for people 

ow do you feel when the word hospice is mentioned? Th ere are diff erent 

interpretations or personal experiences surrounding the word. A hospice is much 

more than you may think -it is a philosophy of care. Hospice care commits to helping 

patients remain as alert and pain-free as possible, maintaining their dignity and being 

sensitive to all their needs. 

At Bedford Daycare Hospice, an independent charity 

based at Gladys Ibbett House on Linden Road, the 

focus is on the person and their family. Th ey treat the 

person, not just the disease and include the patient 

and the family in all decisions. 

Now celebrating their 20th year, the team pride 

themselves on their care, support and dedication 

and look forward to another 20 years helping people. 

Working closely with MacMillan Nurses, GPS & 

District Nurses, they provide daily specialist palliative 

care to people aff ected by cancer or other life 

limiting illness, helping to enhance the quality of 

life for up to 70 patients a week. Th e patients that 

attend here are able to take part in a wide range of 

activities and there are additional services including 

a Lymphoedema Service, Cancer Information 

Support Service, Benefi ts Advice, Support Groups, 

Counselling and Education Programmes. 

Invaluable support is off ered to the carers, family 

members and close friends. Sue attended the hospice 

during her treatment through cancer and credits 

them for the support they gave her ‘I could never 

have got through my cancer if it hadn’t been for 

everyone there. Also, the wonderful friends I met 

there have made everything much easier to cope 

with. Th ank you.’ 


With 12 staff members and over 75 volunteers, they 

work tirelessly to raise funds so they can continue 

to provide excellent standards of specialist care 

and continue to help the patient to feel valued and 

worthwhile. Th e events are varied and many include 

fancy dress and lots of fun!. From bungee jumps to 

Pamper evenings, reading groups to Italian theme 

nights, they are forever creating new ways to raise 

money and everyone gives their time happily. Th ey 

are supported well by local businesses who give their 

goods and services to assist these fabulous events.. 

Teamwork and dedication 

Fundraising & Facilities Manager Babs Astle explains 

the personal commitment they hold to the patients 

and families ‘When people come to us, we provide 

a real home from home environment and have 

a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team to off er 

support. We are with them for their whole journey. 

Th e families can also gain support from us -we are 

here to help them cope too. Th e volunteers are our 

life blood and we just could not function without 

them- their contribution is priceless. We all work as 

a team and are dedicated to our patients and 

families’ 

Taking care of people’s physical needs 

is just as essential as looking after 

their emotional, spiritual and social needs. 

‘Ways Ahead’ Salon off ers a consultation 

and advice service for those experiencing 

hair loss while the complementary therapy 

rooms include Massage, Refl exology, Indian Head 

Massage and Reiki treatments. 

Tuesday’s are ‘pop in’ time for people who have 

been newly diagnosed. Sam Edhouse who attends 

says ‘I receive support from fellow patients through 

good and bad 

times. Th e staff 

and volunteers are 

wonderful and give 

us the opportunity 

to share experiences 

and meet new 

friends. Everything 

that is available 

here really has made 

such a diff erence 

to my wellbeing. 

Th ey always have 

Sam and Phil Edhouse time for you, seeing 

Bab Astle with Daycare volunteers 


CHARITY 

past the illness to the person you are and make you 

feel important and valued. I treasure the friends I 

have made here and the support has made such a 

diff erence to myself, my husband and my family.’ 

Th e hospice itself is warm and welcoming with an 

incredible spirit of unity. 

Bob who also attends the hospice says 

‘For me it has been a great support over the 

last couple of years, providing practical 

help with unconditional kindness, 

friendship and love’ 

Lorraine Womack, partner of a patient, 

says sa ‘It is an irony that this service is 

probably the only thing a terminally ill patient 

won’t have to pay for and yet one of the most 

valuable. Th ey rely on donations, fundraising and 

volunteers to provide such invaluable support to 

our loved ones. Please support the fantastic work 

here as they provide a lifeline to people and with 

their care, compassion and skills make life a little 

easier at a time that is so diffi cult to cope with.’ 

You can make a diff erence 

At a time when charities have felt the eff ect of 

funding cuts, it is more important than 

ever to continue to work hard to keep 

their services going. If you could 

make the diff erence and would like 

to volunteer or even arrange your 

own fundraising event, please 

contact Babs on 01234 352015. 

www.bedforddaycarehospice.co.uk 

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VOLUNTEERING 

Th e Volunteer Centre Bedford 

Paul and two regular volunteers at the Bedford River Festival 

What is Th e Volunteer Centre? 

Th e Volunteer Centre Bedford, based in Bromham 

Road, is part of Community and Voluntary Services 

(CVS), recruiting volunteers for Bedfordshire’s local 

charities and community groups. Th ey off er support 

and help to charities, ensuring their volunteers are 

treated well, the role descriptions are appropriate and 

that a volunteer has great volunteering experience. 

What types of work can I do? 

• Mentoring young people/adults with special needs 

• Advice work • Conservation work 

• Offi ce admin work • Campaigning & fundraising 

• Volunteering with disabled children 

• Volunteering with homeless people 

• Befriending • Charity shops 

• Gardening • Event organising 

• Youth project for young people in Central Beds 

Why volunteer? 

Volunteering’s hugely rewarding. It makes you feel 

good to off er help to others and you develop and 

improve your confi dence and self-esteem. You will 

learn new skills and meet lots of diff erent types of 

people. It’s an excellent way to spend spare time if you 

have young children and commitments but would 

like to do something more, are retired, studying or 

in between jobs. 

Th ere are volunteer opportunities to suit all ages 

from all walks of life. Volunteering could lead to a 

new career and often involves training that will help 

and support you. 

Would-be employers are often impressed if you give 

your own time volunteering. It shows you have other 

interests which you can talk about at an interview. 

Volunteer work can give you a reference and will help 

you fi ll any gaps on your CV. 

How much time would I give? 

You can volunteer from 1–30 hours a week. Th ese 

hours won’t aff ect any benefi ts you might receive 

and most organisations will pay travel expenses. 

Where do I fi nd out more? 

New volunteer sessions are held each week at Th e 

Volunteer Centre in Bedford from 10am–1pm. 

You don’t need an appointment and you can chat 

to an advisor about the type of volunteering you’re 

looking for. You can be put in touch with any 

organisation you’re interested in, while 13–18-yearolds 

living in the Central Beds area can join our Youth 

Project. 

To fi nd out more, call Bec or Paul on 01234 213100. 

43 Bromham Road, Bedford MK40 2AA 


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Over half of our day is spent sitting and this can result 

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in your lower back, neck and hip. Your body adapts 

to constant sitting, making you less 

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walking, running and jumping. 

When big muscles like your legs are 

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the calorie burning rate slows to 1 per 

minute. For every two hours a day spent 

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Sitting too much is also hell on posture 

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and tighten while the muscles that support your 

spine become weak and stiff resulting in chronic 

lower back pain. 

Even if you exercise, you are not immune! 30 minutes 

a day at the gym may not do enough to counteract 

the eff ects of up to10 hours of sitting. It is one big 

reason many women still struggle with 

weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol 

despite consistent workouts. 

So, next time you reach for the remote, 

think twice! But don’t worry, there 

are ways to improve this with simple 

lifestyle changes and taking better care 

of your body . 

Bedford Chiropractic Clinic can help 

you make these changes. 

Call 01234 353937 for more 

information about Spinal Checks. 

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YOUTH 

Put Your Spare Room to Good Use! 

It has been a busy yet successful year for the 

YMCA Bedfordshire Supported Lodgings 

Scheme. A positive response from the local 

community has resulted in the recruitment 

and training of twelve Community Hosts. 

Th ese hosts off er a combination of Supported 

Lodgings and Crash Pad placements to homeless and 

vulnerable young people across Bedfordshire. As of 

September Supported Lodgings Placements will be 

provided to seven young people . 

Rosalyn heard of the scheme just as her own grown 

up children were moving on. “I was so interested 

in the idea of giving a young person a safe and 

supportive place in which to settle down and do the 

vital things around growing up and making good 

choices – those years 16-18 are so important. I also 

fancied some company and youthful energy back in 

the house!” 

Excellent progress 

Debbie, a community host, was a foster carer for 

many years and wanted to work with the older age 

range. “I think there is a real need for this kind of 

scheme, promoting independent living skills, giving 

good boundaries for young people to live within and 

move on in their lives. 

“Th e young person who transferred to Supported 

Lodgings with me has been here for 5 months now 

and all is going well. Th ere have been a few challenges 

but she is making excellent progress and I am looking 

forward to seeing her achieve even more of her goals!” 

Th e young person lodging with Debbie says: “I’ve 

been in the scheme for 17 weeks now and it has 

completely turned my life around. 

“I am now more independent and practical and I feel 

happier. It is a scheme that works with you and not for 

you. It is also a stepping stone to the big wide world.” 

So if you have a spare room, an interest 

in young people and being involved in a 

community project where you can share your 

life experience and skills, please contact: 

Amy Elliott on 01234 307040 or 07508807441 

or email: amy@ymcabedfordshire.org.uk for 

an information pack or informal discussion. 


THE BEDFORD OUSE 

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For more information on the 

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VOLUNTEERING 

Volunteering Opportunities 

Can you give some time to help others? 

Learning Support Assistant Adults 

Bedford Borough 

To provide help and support to learners in a wide range of subjects 

and a variety of community settings and classrooms. 

Volunteer Boatmaster Skippers 

We run support and educational services in our wheelchair 

accessible boats and are looking for a supervisor to oversee the 

preparation of the boat before each trip and helping to clean it 

afterwards. 

Receptionist/Clerical assistant 

Bedford Borough 

To provide help and provide assistance to the offi ce staff and to 

support learners with form fi lling and course information. 

Note Taker 

To interview and take notes from clients with regard to their 

fi nancial situation and pass the details onto a trained Debt Advisor. 

Youth Inclusion Project Worker 

To work alongside children aged 6-12 years old attending the 

Youth Inclusion Project. Mondays 6-8pm. 

My Guide - Volunteer Level 1 Accredited 

To support a blind or partially sighted persons safe negotiation of 

the environment. Training provided. 

Mentoring young off enders to build 

a life without crime 

We are looking for volunteer mentors to work with young off enders 

aged 18-21. Mentors will work with their mentees for 6 months 

whilst in prison, and for up to 9 months after release. High quality 

training is provided before and during your mentoring relationships. 

Trailblazers are holding informal information events to fi nd 

out more and meet the staff . HMPYOI Littlehey on Saturday 22nd 

September 10 am-12 noon and Sunday 7th October10am -12 noon, 

Sunday 7th October, 10 am - 12 noon. 

Administrator 

To welcome visitors, answer the telephone and take messages, fi ling 

and typing. Arranging and attending meetings when necessary. 

Town Centre Shop Worker & Customer Support 

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help our 

expansion by joining the retail team as a Shop Worker/ 

Customer Support role. 

Call: 01234 213100 43 Bromham Road, Bedford MK40 2AA www.voluntaryworks.org.uk 

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A DAY IN THE LIFE ... 

Home-Start are a Bedford charity 

providing help and support to families 

with children in need. Th ey off er trained 

befrienders to enable these families to cope 

and learn to learn skills they need for family 

life. ‘Parents supporting Parents’ is their 

ethos and all their volunteers are already 

parents of varying ages. 

At 21, Sara Waggott from Bedford is one of their 

youngest volunteers. Sara shares with us her typical 

day with her ‘family’. 

“In 2009, I had my son and I was lucky to have the 

support of a great family. It was hard being so young 

and having a lot of responsibility. Th ere were times I 

didn’t know where to turn but thanks to my family 

support, I coped. I always wanted to work with 

children so after completing my NVQ Level 2, I 

looked for something I could do while still caring for 

my son. I found Home-Start and never looked back. 

Helping daily challenges 

My ‘family’ are wonderful. I was nervous when I fi rst 

met them but the Home-Start training gave me the 

confi dence and knowledge I needed. When I met 

them, Mum was still living at home and I supported 

her through the transition to the new home, a 

stressful time for them all but they are settled and 

happy now. Dad has autism and Mum has mild 

learning disabilities so they still face daily challenges 

that I help them through. 

Today I spend some time with her sorting out some 

letters and bills, help her to make some calls and run 

through her shopping budget to help plan healthy 

family meals. She needs some guidance and likes 

being shown once and then she can manage from 

there. Th e support I off er makes a real diff erence. 

Th en we make some blueberry muffi ns. She loves 

cooking with the children and always has the 

ingredients ready, I just help her to measure and 

follow the recipe. Th e girls really enjoyed helping and 

Sara Waggott 


VOLUNTEERING 

it is good for them all to bond and share an activity. 

One of their daughters has autism, so later we played 

some Wii Bowling which is not only fun but also 

helps with her hand to eye co-ordination. 

One thing I don’t do is housework but I help her to 

get organised and provide practical help if needed. I 

recently supported her at a college interview and she 

is now successfully enrolled on a course. 

We spend some time talking and this is a chance for 

any worries to be shared in confi dence. Simply being 

there to listen is often enough to help. She says she 

likes my level headedness and the fact that I never 

pass judgement. 

Time to walk the dog – in the rain of course! Th e girls 

really enjoy the visits, we often draw and paint and I 

help mum get involved with these activities too. 

I enjoy every minute, it is hugely rewarding. I have 

been with my family for a year now and they are 

coping so much better. It’s an incredible feeling to 

know I have been a part of this. I highly recommend 

this kind of volunteering. It’s not always easy and 

it takes patience and commitment. Th ere are high 

standards to meet, not to mention some paperwork 

but it has helped me to develop as a person and a 

mum and I have gained great skills along the way.” 

If you are interested in becoming 

a Home-Start volunteer, 

please call Wendie on 01234 270601. 

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PEOPLE 

TAKING THE CURVES 

Life is a journey, and the life stages and 

circumstances are similar for most 

people – starting out, making partnerships, 

careers, children, juggling demands, hitting 

unexpected obstacles, all these can be seen 

as curves in the road. 

So what makes some marriages and partnerships 

last a lifetime while others skid on the fi rst curve? 

No two relationships are the same, but there seem 

to be the same fi ve 

characteristics in 

most successful 

relationships. 

Be realistic. It’s 

tricky out there and 

things won’t always 

go smoothly. 

Marriage is not a 

fairytale ending. 

People cannot be 

perfect but they can 

try and accept their 

partners’ failings – obviously within reason. 

Relationships need compromise 

Don’t take each other for granted. Over time, roles, 

responsibilities and expectations become fi xed 

in relationships. Over time, these will need to be 

reviewed and renegotiated depending on the new life 

stage and the current challenges and responsibilities. 

Communication is vital, but simply talking isn’t the 

answer. Th e important thing about communicating 

is the interaction between talking, really listening and 

trying to understand. It is about having emotional 

intelligence, the ability to empathise and be honest 

and fair with each other. 

Putting words into actions. Turn discussion 

into actions – the actions may not be huge but 

they do need to happen. Do not over promise 

and underperform – on the other hand do show 

commitment to really making change. Negotiate and 

be prepared to compromise. 

Managing Confl ict. Research into successful 

relationships indicates that managing confl ict is 

the real crunch point and seems to have the most 

signifi cant eff ect on relationships. 

Confl ict is inevitable but it is how it is resolved that 

makes relationships work. Some people squabble, 

others argue and 

some walk away. 

Th e overall goal 

of addressing the 

issue isn’t about 

who wins, it’s 

about resolving the 

situation. 

Valdation. Putting 

the other person 

down and being 

over controlling 

won’t help, nor will 

dragging up past issues. Stick with the present and 

try to focus on the resolution.Th e most important 

thing is that each recognises, even in confl ict, the 

other person’s point of view. 

Most people want to be in a loving, supportive, 

adaptive relationship for the long haul but the 

journey can be over some tricky terrain, so keep an 

eye out for the next curve in the road. 

Can we help? 

01234 356350 

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The British Heart Foundation has 

fantastic events for schools and youth 

groups to enjoy 

The nation’s heart charity has three activity-based fundraising events for teachers, youth 

leaders and workers to help them show their children that keeping fit and healthy can be fun, 

whilst raising funds for their school, nursery or youth group. These fantastic activities are 

suitable for children of all abilities. They are simple to organise and we provide everything 

needed to organise a fun, successful event. 

Artie’s Olympics 

For 8 years old and under 

A fabulous event that encourages children to get active and have fun 

through taking part in a number of games and activities, which once they 

are familiar with, are carried out in front of an audience of their friends and 

family. 

Gold medal stickers, balloons, laurel crowns, posters and sponsorship 

forms are provided as well as an organiser’s guide. 

Ultimate Dodgeball 

For 7 – 16 year olds 

Jump Rope for Heart 

For 5 – 13 year olds 

A popular skipping event that encourages children to learn 

skipping skills, either individually, in pairs or in groups. 

Skipping is great fun and a superb way to get kids active. 

The kit provided (worth up to £100) includes skipping ropes, 

activity cards, posters and sponsorship forms, as well as an 

organiser’s guide. 

A great way for children of different ages and abilities to have fun and get 

active. Just choose your teams, create a team identity and organise your 

own fun event. 

The kit provided (worth £30) includes three dodgeballs, teaching resources, posters and 

sponsorship forms, as well as an organiser’s guide. 

How to find out more about these great events 

Visit bhf.org.uk/schools Call 01892 893 913 Email youngfun@bhf.org.uk


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He is one of the most friendly & chatty cats 

we’ve met. (healthy 16yr-old) likes to spend 

time with humans on their lap. 

Wood Green Heydon 0844 2488181 

2 year old male ginger and white, 

Seeks nice, quiet home, no other animals 

or children. 

RSPCA Bedfordshire North 0845 6036137 

Rhinoceros hornbills 

T 

esco and the RSPB have 

joined forces for an exciting 

new partnership, Together For 

Trees, to raise over £1 million 

towards protecting and restoring 

tropical rainforests all over the 

world from Asia and Africa to the 

Caribbean. 

Tropical rainforests are home to at 

least six million diff erent species, 

including some of the world’s 

most endangered wildlife. Every 

four seconds an area the size of a 

football pitch is chopped down for 

Blue is a gorgeous, very friendly rabbit who 

would love a home with a spayed female 

rabbit to fall in love with! 

Wood Green Heydon 0844 2488181 

ALFIE BETTY 

Female, shorthaired and a crossbreed, 

13 year-old young, very loving, happiest as 

the only pet. 


commercial gain. Your support will 

help save threatened species such 

as sun bears, agile gibbons, clouded 

leopards and rhinoceros hornbills. 

Funds will enable vital conservation 

work to be carried out and provide 

important equipment for teams of 

researchers and conservationists. 

Th e RSPB will be holding bucket 

collections at participating Tesco 

stores across the UK on Friday 21st 

and Saturday 22nd September 2012 

as part of the Together For Trees 

National Collection. 

Local collections 

Your local store collections are 

being held at Bedford Metro, 

Bedford Cardington Road Extra and 

Bedford Riverfi eld Drive Superstore. 

Th ey urgently need 80 more 

volunteers in the area - you don’t 


ANIMALS 

Mia is a lively young girl looking for a home 

where she will have the guidance and 

training that she needs. 

Wood Green Godmanchester 0844 2488181 

HERMIONE 

Female, shorthaired, tabby, approx 18 

months old. Can be with other cats, maybe 

a dog. Loves a fuss. 


Rainforests need you 

need any special knowledge to take 

part in bucket collections, just a 

winning smile! 

Please get involved and help save 

the rainforests. 

If you would like to sign up for a 

collection at a Tesco store near 

you, please visit: 

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RESOURCES & WHATS ON 

Resources What’s on 

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 

Bedford Borough Council 01234 267422 

Bedford Hospital 01234 355122 

Benefi ts for People with disabilities 0800 882200 

Carers Line 0808 808 7777 

Central Bedfordshire Council 0300 300 8000 

Childline 0800 1111 

Crimestoppers UK 0800 555 111 

Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 167 1677 

Emergency Services 999 or 112 

Non-Emergency Police Line 101 

Floodline 0845 988 1188 

Frank Drugs Advisory 0800 776600 

Housing Services Immigration Advisory 020 7373 9191 

Learndirect 0800 030 4690 

Lesbian & Gay Switch Board 020 7837 7324 

Missing People 0500 700 700 

National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 

National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 

National Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 

NHS Direct 0845 4647 

NSPCC 0808 800 5000 

Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 

Stop Hate UK 24rh Helpline 0800 138 1625 

Late Night Pharmacies 08457 48 49 50 

Relate 08457 48 49 50 

RSPCA Cruelty Line 0300 1234 999 

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 

Shelterline 0808 800 4444 

Tax Credit Helpline 0845 300 3900 

Victim Support 0845 30 30 900 

Bedford Clanger Run Road Victims Trust Charity 

Vehicle Rally Box End Park Kempston 

Sunday 16th September. Forms 01234 843345 – 

enquiries@rvtrust.co.uk 

Bedfordshire Fire Station Open Day 

Saturday 15th September, 1pm to 4pm 

Barkers Lane, Bedford. 

Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk 

Priory Marina Bedford Sunday 16th September 

10.30am start call Liz 07803 191563 

www.memorywalk.org.uk 

Wood Green Animal Fun Day 

Sunday 16th September 10-4pm 

£2 Adults Kings Bush Farm London Rd, 

Godmanchester Cambridgeshire 

Every Wednesday night at Th e White Horse, 

Newnham Avenue Charity Pub Quiz 

Call Sue or Nigel on 01234 409306 

Th e Great Balloon Race –Caremark (Bedford) 

raising funds for Beds Daycare Hospice. 

Saturday September 15th at Bedford Park - 

£2 entry- www.caremark.co.uk/bedford 

Parade In your Pants – Orchid Cancer- Kempston 

Hammers Saturday 15th September-Sponsored 

Walk at 10am & Family Fun Day till 5pm. 

www.paradeinyourpants.com 

50+ Bingo Night at Th e Guild House Wednesday 

26th September 7.30pm, £10 per person, supper, 

bingo, raffl e. Bring your own drinks, glasses 

supplied. 56 Harpur Street Bedford 01234 352038 

Riseley Show and Fayre Saturday 8th September 

Riseley Playing Fields from 1pm, Cookery, Arts & 

Crafts, Ouse Valley Swing Band, Rally & Vintage 

Vehicle Display Admission £1, under 14’s 50p 

Bedford Rotaract Club 18-30 meet up every 

Tuesday 8.30pm at Embankment Pub. First 

weekend of the month at Swan Hotel. 

www.bedfordrotaract.org.uk 

Please email us your local community events 

by the 15th of the month for publication the 

following month J 


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