<strong>Biggleswade</strong>TOWN COUNCILGENERAL MARKETSon the Market SquareTuesdays and Saturdays8am-4pmFARMERS’ MARKETSWednesday 16 <strong>November</strong>, 9am-2pmWednesday 21 DecemberCOME AND LISTEN TO THECAROL SINGERS!Grab yourself a last minute bargain!SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MARKETSKNOW YOUR COUNCILLORSAlbone, Cllr David(Labour – Ivel)Bond, Cllr Ian J(Conservative – Ivel)Briars, Cllr Bernard V(Labour – Ivel)Lawrence, Cllr David J(Conservative – Stratton)Lawrence, Cllr Mrs Jane G(Conservative – Ivel)Mulchrone, Cllr Ms Sarah J(Conservative – Ivel)Ramsay, Cllr Mrs Hazel(Conservative – Stratton)Russell, Cllr Mrs Madeline A(Conservative – Ivel)Skinner, Cllr Rex G C(Labour – Ivel)Smith, Cllr Mrs Wendy PDEPUTY MAYOR(Conservative – Holme)Vickers, Cllr Peter F(Conservative – Holme)Watkins, Cllr Steven Watkins(Conservative – Stratton)Wilson, Cllr George E D(Conservative – Stratton)Woodward, Cllr Peter (Conservative – Stratton)Woodward Cllr Timothy P –MAYOR(Conservative – Holme)Friday 2 DecemberCHRISTMAS LIGHTSSWITCH ONCome and join in the Fun!Saturday 10 DecemberSALVATION ARMY BANDin the Market Square9.30am – 11.30amSaturday 17 DecemberSt Andrew’s Nativity Tableau10am to 12pmTOWN COUNCIL MEETING DATES:Tuesday 15 <strong>November</strong>FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSESTuesday 22 <strong>November</strong>COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday 13 DecemberPLANNING MEETINGAll Meetings commence at 7.00pm in theCOUNCIL CHAMBER, SAFFRON ROAD,BIGGLESWADEALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND<strong>Biggleswade</strong> Town CouncilThe Old Court House, 4 Saffron Road<strong>Biggleswade</strong> SG18 8DLTel: 01767 313134 Fax: 01767 601188Email: enquiries@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.ukwww.biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk
TEL: 01234 843905 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk BIGGLESWADE BULLETIN NOVEMBER <strong>2011</strong> 5New opportunities to trainfor green employmentLIvInG more sustainably is no longer an option as food andenergy prices continue to soar. Bedford College has nowadded two new, exciting courses to its existing energyefficiency free training offer that could help local unemployedpeople find work with environmentally aware businesses.Applicants can choose fromeither a one-day course aboutsustainable agriculture which willbe held at Guilden Gate, a successfulsmallholding near Royston, ora two-day residential course aboutbuilding with RammedEarth* which will take place atShuttleworth College.The ‘Creating a small scaleeco-holding’ course will appeal topeople who want to work inagriculture as well as members ofthe general public who areconsidering developing a moresustainable way of life.The European Social Fund ispaying for these courses whichmean that they are free for unemployedor people who are not infull time work, such as volunteers,semi-retired and students (peopleworking and studying for fewerthan 16 hours per week).The project runs untilDecember <strong>2011</strong> with many morefree courses running throughoutthe Eastern region. If you wouldlike further information aboutcourses, or if you are a companywishing to find out how you maybe able to benefit or contribute,please go to www.greenbedfordcollege.com* Compacted soil building blocks – asused in Eden Project in Cornwall.A new home for Christmas?HoMEBuYERS who think theyhave left it too late to move intotheir dream home for Christmasshould hurry along to their nearestDavid Wilson Homes development,where the housebuilder isready to play Father Christmas.David Wilson South Midlandshas a superb selection of homesavailable which will be completein time for the festive season. Thefive star housebuilder also offers arange of deals to existing homeownersnot least part exchange.“With Christmas fastOpen sessions for carersCArerS are people who spend a significant proportion of their lifeproviding unpaid support to relatives, friends or neighbours who are ill,frail, disabled or who have mental health or substance misuse problems.Carers are also parent carers,elderly people and young peoplewho look after someone in theirfamily who has an illness.Anyone can become a carer atany age and stage of their life.Carers often have to juggle theircaring responsibilities withwork/education, family, friendsand everyday life. This cansometimes prove difficult and as aresult the health and well being ofthe carer can suffer.GPs recognise that carers doapproaching people perhaps thinkthere isn’t enough time to moveinto a new home, but I’d like toassure them that the process can bedone in just four to six weeks,”said Jackie Day, Sales Director atDavid Wilson South Midlands.She added: “We’ll considerpart-exchange, for move-up buyers.Just like trading in your oldcar, we’re effectively cash buyersenabling you to relax without theworry and the cost of selling.There’s no hassle, no estate agentfees or last-minute price haggling.”not always have the time orresources to find out what supportis available to them. It is becauseof this that we have organised anopen session at <strong>Biggleswade</strong>Health Centre. It is between 10.00am – 12.30 pm on Thursday 1stDecember <strong>2011</strong>. We will haverepresentatives from many of thelocal services who can inform youof what help you can get. You willbe surprised at the vast range ofservices that can go some way tomaking your life a little easier.Please look at our website formore information – www.drkirkhamandpartners.nhs.uk or ask atour reception.Come along and have a chat –free coffee and mince pies!We would love to see you andhope we can be of help to you.Mrs Jenny Morley, PracticeManager, Dr Kirkham & Partners.Shop openingTina’s Cakes are opening a newshop at 24 Hitchin Street,<strong>Biggleswade</strong> on the 9th<strong>November</strong>. www.tinascakeshop.co.uk 01767 660839