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TEL: 01234 834700 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk BULLETIN JANUARY 2012 5Record number of performancesTHE sandye singers, who performall year around, sang at 20 concertsduring December. The group (l-r)Maureen Wilson, Ruby stewart,A grouP of performersspecialising in early music arecoming to Biggleswade to present‘Classics by Candlelight’.the musicians play with some ofthe best early music groups in theworld – such as the orchestra of theAge of Enlightenment, the gabrieliConsort and Players, the Academyof Ancient Music, English Baroquesoloists, the English Concert,orchestre révolutionnaire etroman tique and the Halle – andPam McGrady and Doreenlawrence are well known in the areafor their performances at seniorcitizens’ lunches and parties.Classics by Candlelighthave performed in concert venuesall over the world. they’ll be bringingto Biggleswade a lovely programmewith pieces by Bach,Handel, including ‘Winter’ fromVivaldi’s Four seasons and otherl’estro armonico concertos... Docome and treat yourself to whatpromises to be a wonderfully cheeringNew Year’s evening! 7.30pmsaturday 7th January, st Andrew’s.tickets £10 (children under 16 £2)at the door or from 01767 318537.YOUTHS from the Sandy Young Peoples’ Tuesday Youth Club went alongto the Stonecroft Senior Citizens Home for a Christmas get together,sponsored by Budgens in Sandy. Pictured left to right: Maise North-Fox,Rebecca Varley, Carly Brinkley (Youth Leader), Caitlin Saunders andPoppy Browning.The Garden DoctorAt tHis time of the year, it’snot just you and i that need towrap up to keep out the chills,many of the plants in your gardenalso appreciate a few extralayers.Although the thought of venturinginto your borders in this weathermight make you shiver at thethought of it, the plants will rewardyour effort this spring when theyburst into bloom.in short, there are two tasks toundertake: mulching and wrapping.A three inch (7½ cm), layer of compost,shop bought or home made,around a non-hardy plants base willdo much to protect the plant’s rootsfrom the damaging frost. Don’t forgetall your acid loving plants, suchas Azaleas, Camellias, Pieris andRhododendrons, a similar layer ofericaceous compost is needed.in recent years, one of the plantsthat has suffered most with our hardwinters has been Cordylines and ifyou have any, or indeed for any othernon-native exotics, i would recommenda mulch and then a couple oflayers of bubble wrap or horticulturalfleece secured around the wholeof the plant. For roses, a well rottedmanure mulch will keep them snug.Garden Doctor services, Tel:01767 627 581 or 07796 328 855Email: lawnDocGardens@aol.comGuidedtoursTalksat 5.00pm,6.00pm and7.00pmOver 28differentA-LevelsubjectsA-Level Open EveningWednesday 25th January4.30pm-8.00pm Cauldwell Street CampusMorechoice thanany otherlocal sixthform schoolor collegePre-register to avoid the queues:www.bedford.ac.ukd.ac.uk01234 291000Bedford CollegeCauldwell StreetBedford MK42 9AH

TEL: 01234 834700 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk BULLETIN JANUARY 2012 7‘Peace of mind for everyone’iN HEr mid-eighties Marion was determinedto stay in her own home. But she hadhad a couple of falls. Her daughter wasincreasingly worried about her mother’sability to cope on her own. that was untilthey were reassured by the CommunityAlarm and support service.Marion signed up to the scheme for only£4.55 per week which provided her with anemergency alarm and pendant which, at thetouch of a button, connects her to a 24-7support service should she need it. in addition,there’s an on call facility to provide an out ofhours visiting member of staff.After a full assessment, she also decided toopt for having one visit per week from thehome support officer who pops in to make sureall is well and see how she’s coping.Marion said: “it’s really brought us bothpeace of mind it means i know there is alwayssomeone at the end of the phone who call myfamily if i need help or who can ring formedical help if necessary.”“i want to stay in the home i have lived infor years and this alarm system has meant idon’t have to consider moving into a home.”The scheme is provided by Aragon HousingAssociation but is open to everyone in CentralBedfordshire, regardless of their type ofaccommodation.Other customers have made the most of arange of sensors which can detect falls, smoke,movement, heat, flooding. They all help toprovide extra levels of help for people whomay be vulnerable and live alone.“The aim of the service is to enable you toremain living in your home safely for as longas possible and to give you, your relatives andcarers peace of mind,” said Mark Green, atAragon, whose team provides specialistsupport for older and vulnerable people.There are a number of different packages onoffer depending on how often people wanttrained home support officers to visit them intheir home.For more information phone 01525 844440,email: retirement.housing@aragonhousing.co.ukor go to the Aragon websitewww.aragon-housing.co.uk

8 BULLETIN JANUARY 2012 TEL: 01234 834700 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukKings Arms Angling Club – raising money for St John’sTHE Kings Arms Angling Club insandy is undoubtedly one of the moreunusual piscatorial associations inthe district. it was originally foundedby the Butler family, father Trevorand his two sons ian and Chris, andhas now been in existence for morethan eleven years.unlike most angling clubs it is notinto serious match fishing but it isvery much about ‘angling for fun’and it organises a wide-range ofsocial and outdoor activities. Over thepast year there have been monthlyoutings to local lakes and rivers aswell as special events at shuttleworthpark the Elinor trout fishery inNorthants, sea fishing on Walton pierWhy gum disease affects more than just your mouthiN the olden days, if you went to thedentist you would more than likelycome out minus a tooth. But in moderndentistry we are more concernedwith trying to prevent problems thanhaving to fix them.We all want a beautiful smile andsparkling white teeth, but the sad factis that at some time during their life,nine out of ten people reading thiscolumn will have developed gumdisease which is a serious health riskcaused by poor dental hygiene. Thisgum inflammation is calledGingivitis and the first signs are usuallybleeding during brushing,swollen or tender gums and yourgums changing from a healthy pinkto a darkish red colour.if you experience these symptomsthen seek help from your dentalhygienist because left untreated,your gum disease could lead to amore serious condition calledPeriodontitis, which can lead to damageof the bone and ligaments whichhold your teeth in place. if thishappens then your teeth may becomeloose and eventually fall out.But gum disease can lead to evenmore serious conditions. Becausethe gums are damaged, the bacteriain the plaque can enter the bloodstream,increasing the risk of heartattack and strokes. Gum disease canalso affect pregnancy and mayincrease the risk of having low birthweightor pre-term babies.The secret of fighting gumdisease is good oral hygiene.set up an oral health programmeat home and get the whole familyinvolved in brushing their teethregularly morning and night for twominutes each timeBrush your teeth before breakfast.Acidic foods such as orangejuice soften the enamel on your teeth;so if you brush after breakfast youmay wear the enamel away whichwill eventually lead to tooth loss.Change your toothbrush at leastevery three months; a worn outtoothbrush harbours millions ofgerms.use dental floss to remove fooddebris before it becomes plaque.Kill gum bacteria by rinsing yourmouth with an antibacterial mouthwashafter brushing.Arrange regular visits to yourdental hygienist who will not onlyremove hard plaque, but can detectthe early signs of gum disease andtreat it before it becomes serious.Remember, having healthy teethand gums isn’t just about lookinggood and feeling good, it’s abouthelping you to improve your healthand wellbeing.For more information about oralhygiene and dental care visitwww.ballardandtucker.co.uk or toarrange an appointment call Ballardand Tucker on 0844 576 9888.Your local cleaningcompanyHOMEBRIGHTFully vetted andinsured cleaners ataffordable ratesand the annual predator match on theforty foot drain near Ramsey. Resultsare not always impressive, funny storiesabound. The club makes a specialaward at its Presentation Evening,called the shower cup, awarded forthe most entertaining ‘disaster’ .The club has a link with a Polishclub in sandy’s link town ofskarszewy and next July a party offifteen anglers plus wives will begoing to Poland for our third visit anda wonderful week of angling and festivities.Most important of all the cluborganises a major charity eveningin aid of st Johns’ hospice inMoggerhanger every February andthis year’s event featured anglingpersonality Bob Roberts. Anglinglegends Mike Green and Bob Churchare both honorary members of theclub. This event made a wonderfulprofit of around £3000.Monthly meetings are held at theKings Arms in sandy . Our waters arejust a small irrigation reservoir atMoggerhanger and a stretch of theivel in sandy, which fishes well in thewinter. if you are keen angler andwould like to brighten up your lifewhy not contact secretary soniaButler on 01767 223657 and find outmore.HOMEBRIGHTCARPET &UPHOLSTERYCLEANINGPrompt Reliable &Courteous ServiceWe use the very latestProfessional Equipment givingyou Cleaner Healthier FresherCarpets & UpholsteryAt home or at work■ Weekly house cleans■ One off spring cleans■ Ironing serviceCall Angela for aFREE quoteOffice 01767 222141Mob 07807 452974● Carpet Cleaning● Upholstery Cleaning● Leather Cleaning● Specialist Spot & StainRemoval● Fully InsuredCall Jim for a FREE quoteOffice 01767 222141Mob 07807 452974

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TEL: 01234 834700 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk BULLETIN JANUARY 2012 11Do something for somebody else next yearMElViN Jones was born in 1879 atFort Thames, Arizona and the familymoved to Chicago in 1913, where heformed his own insurance agency.As a 38 years old business man heasked what if successful businessmen put their talents to workimproving their communities. At hisAs You may know, Age ConcernEngland joined forces recentlywith Help the Aged. they thenformed a new charity named AgeuK. All local Age Concern organisationsthroughout the uK wereinvited to became a brand partnerof the new charity. Age ConcernBedfordshire, after due considerationdecided to become a brandpartner and as of November 2011became known as Age uKBedfordshire.We remain a totally independentcharity working for the good of olderpeople and their carers inBedfordshire.We provide free services andchargeable services. Our chargeableservices include Home Help,Gardening and the Handypersonservice.We also provide an insuranceservice designed especially for peopleover 50.Our non chargeable servicesinclude information and Advice,where we can give confidentialinformation on virtually any issue ofYOUR LOCAL FAMILYBUSINESSA. J. DAYBUILDING MAINTENANCE• Plumbing• Tiling• Plastering• Painting &decorating• Carpentry• Alterations• Kitchens• Bathroomsinvitation delegates from men’sclubs met in Chicago to lay theground work of such an organisationand on June 17th 1917 lions Clubsinternational was born. Eventuallyhe abandoned his agency to devotehimself fulltime to lions. in 1945 herepresented lions Clubs at theAge UK Bedfordshire, thenew name for Age Concernconcern to an older person and ourCommunity support service, wherewe work in the community visitingolder people in their own homes providingadvice and support. in thetwo departments of information andAdvice and Community supportservice we provide help completing,sometimes, complex benefit applicationforms. We also give confidentialimpartial advice on housingissues, benefit checks, banking andother money issues, help dealingwith utility providers and healthissues including support to accesshealth professionals and services. infact you name it and we can provideinformation and advice on it.We are currently working in partnershipwith a national gas and electricityprovider to supply and fit,entirely free of charge, aids aroundthe home to save on heating andelectricity costs. These include jacketsfor hot water tanks, draft excludersand energy saving light bulbs.To access any of our servicesthroughout Bedfordshire please telephone01234 360510.• Insurance work• Free estimates• Free call out• Free adviceTel: 01767 314445 / 07802 530951Bartlett Tree Experts LtdUK’s leading tree and shrub management companyAll aspects of Tree and shrub managementFREE ADVICE AND QUOTATIONSContact Bedford@bartlettuk.com or 01234 354673organisation of the united Nationsand we have representatives onWHO, uNiCEF and uNEsCO.His personal code was – youcan’t get very far until you startdoing something for somebody else.This is what lions do – giving theirtime to raise money to serve thoseless fortunate then ourselves in ourlocal community particularly. Whynot come and help us to help others?We welcome men and women of allages and from all walks of life. Allwe ask for is some of your time.Biggleswade sandy lions wouldlike to say a huge thank you to allwho generously supported ourdance, tin shakes and sleigh runs.Thanks to your wonderful supportour Christmas parcels have gone outand we have funds left over for ourwork next year. We wish everybodya very happy and healthy new year.For more information onBiggleswade sandy lions visit ourwebsite www.biggeswadesandylions.org.uk or call 0845 833 9749and speak to one of our members.

12 BULLETIN JANUARY 2012 B TEL: 01234 834700 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukHAPPY NEW YEAR TOALL OUR FRIENDS ANDMEMBERS!1. Contributions fromBiggleswade to Battersea Dogs& Cats Home for the restorationof Mary Tealby’s grave in stAndrew’s churchyard, Biggles -wade. in last month’s Newsletterwe announced that theCommittee had voted to donate£250 on behalf of BiggleswadeHistory society towards the costof the work, which has now beencompleted. Des Ball, who hasbeen collecting private donationsfrom Biggleswade to BatterseaDogs & Cats Home in recognitionof Mary Tealby and herwork, reports that, as of 13December he had received furtherdonations totalling £70 andthat he has forwarded these toBattersea together with thesociety’s donation, bringing thetotal to £320 so far. There maystill be some late donations tocome, so Des will report againnext month.2. ‘Dan Albone – Cyclist,inventor and Manufacturer’ byRay Miller & lee irvine. This434-page large format A4 hardback‘must have’ book arrivedfrom the distributors a weekbefore Christmas. At last there isnow a high quality comprehensivepublication about theremarkable Dan Albone (1860 –1906) and all of his inventionsand achievements. The book,which will not immediately beavailable in any bookshop, ispriced at £25 plus postage andpacking if ordered from the distributors.However, our membershave been offered a generous discountif they buy at the launch on10 January or order through thesociety. Members may purchaseone or more books at £20 eachand a special numbered andnamed certificate signed by theauthors will accompany each ofthe first hundred books boughtthrough the society.EVENTS ANDEXHIBITIONSOur first event of the NewYear, on Tuesday evening, 10January 2012 at BiggleswadeConservative Club, will be TheDan Albone Archive forBiggleswade Open DisplayBiggleswade History SocietyEvening & Biggleswade launchof Two landmark Books aboutDan - a Most Remarkable Man.This is in place of our normalmonthly meeting at MillenniumHouse.All members are invited toattend, and friends and guestsand local non-member residentsare welcome. Doors open at 7.30for 8.00pm and drinks will beavailable from the bar.NEWS FROM THEARCHIVESMany thanks to Mrs ireson ofBiggleswade for her donation ofan original 1932 BiggleswadeChristmas shopping Weekbrochure produced by the town’sTraders’ Association and containingmany advertisements forlocal businesses.PUBLICATIONSsix Biggleswade schoolshave accepted the society’s offerof complimentary sets of ourpublications. We are pleased todo this in order to facilitate localhistory studies in schools.Members of the public will findthe society’s local history publicationson sale at various outletslocally, including Howell’s ofHitchin street, simply Oak andJordan’s Mill shop. For a full listand prices consult our website.MEMBERSHIPAs the New Year begins wehave a membership base of 134and we reach out to other societiesand organisations throughour Newsletter and to the localcommunity through our regularfeatures in the BiggleswadeBulletin and our news reports tothe Biggleswade Chronicle.Membership of the societymeans different things to differentpeople; for some it providesan opportunity to meet once amonth and enjoy what our visitingspeakers have to offer, andwe are really pleased to see regulargood attendance at thesemeetings and a pleasant, friendlyatmosphere. For others who livefurther afield and have an interestin Biggleswade, often becausethey were brought up here orhave past or present connectionswith the town, we hope still toprovide good value for the annualsubscription by keeping themthe Biggleswade History society meets monthly at MillenniumHouse, shortmead street, Biggleswade. Doors open at 7.45pm for an8.00pm start on the first tuesday of the month unless notified.Meetings are free to members; visitors will usually be welcome toour indoor meetings at a charge of £2.00 per meeting.The Full Programme for 2012:Mark these dates on your new calendar!10 January: Dan AlboneArchive for BiggleswadeDisplay at the ConservativeClub. Free to members. Noneed to book.7 February: The Archaeology ofBiggleswade Common – atalk by David McOmish.6 March: The Victorian Way ofDeath – a talk by Tom Doig.3 Apil: Annual General Meeting- and more t.b.a. – membersonly.1 May: Biggleswade’s Old steelBridge – a talk by PabloHaworth12 June: Members only – OuT.Visit to st Mary’s Church,Gamlingay. Decoding thegraffiti.3 July: Members only – OuT.Visit to the signals Museum,RAF Henlow.7 August: Members only –OuT. Visit to stondonTransport Museum.4 september: Pickwick’sBiggleswade scrapbook – atalk with a difference, byMike Petty.2 October: The Rise and Fall ofthe Cardington Airships – atalk by David Fowler.6 NovemberPoison and Powder– a talk on cosmetics throughthe ages, by MichelleBullivant.4 December: Members ony –Christmas gathering. Detailsand venue t.b.a.OTHER ORGANisATiONs25 January Eltisley Historysociety. A History ofBomber Command. speaker:Gordon Townsend. The CadePavilion, Village Green.8.00pm. Visitors £2.informed and helping them tokeep that treasured connectionalive. sometimes somethingreally special happens, like a fewmonths ago, when someone froman affiliated organisation recognisedin our Newsletter the nameof a new member, who turned outto be a long lost relative – andthey were able to get back intouch through us.MEETINGSThe Biggleswade Historysociety meets monthly atMillennium House, shortmeadstreet, Biggleswade. Doors openat 7.45 for an 8.00 pm start on thefirst Tuesday of the month,unless notified. Meetings are freeto members; visitors are normallywelcome at our indoor meetingsfor £2.00 per meeting.Last Meeting:6 December: Thirty-ninemembers and guests spent anenjoyable evening at theChristmas Party in theConservative Club. Proceedingskicked off with a recordedmessage and Grace spoken byour absent friend, Rev AllanBliss, who was in very goodvoice and all were glad to hearhim. We then tucked into thesplendid buffet prepared for usby liz Mayston. A pub-style quizwent on at intervals through theevening The seven teams wereneck and neck by the end of thesecond round but finally victorywas snatched in the celebritypicture round by the inappropriatelynamed team, ‘Concen-tration of a Gnat’ (MargotAlston, Jean Anderson, CathyBennett and Chris Johannesen),who finished one point ahead of‘Could do Better’, closely followedby ‘Easy Peasy lemonsqueezy’. Our no-hopers were,ironically, ‘Brains R us’! Thequiz winners were awarded certificatesand prizes were awardedto sandra Ransom, for the mosteye-catching hat, and to ChrisJohannesen, for the loudest shirt.Margot Alston entertained thecompany with a poem aboutslimming – after they had alleaten and the damage wasalready done! – and the eveningclosed with the raffle.For further information contact: Jane Croot 01767 650340, editor@biggleswadehistory.org.uk www.biggleswadehistory.org.uk

TEL: 01234 834700 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk B BULLETIN JANUARY 2012 13Confident Club look forward to 2012tHosE whose new year resolutionwas to keep fit could do nobetter than look to BiggleswaderuFC who are inviting players ofall ages and abilities to join theclub. the senior sides field threeleague teams plus an occasionalVets team while the Mini andYouth section are open to allyoungsters from age six upwardswho would like to improve theirfitness and have some fun whilethey do it. log onto the club websitewww.biggleswaderugby.co.ukfor details of training times… goon, you know you want to!Members of Biggleswade RugbyClub once again hit the streets ofBiggleswade and sandy just beforeChristmas for the annual santa Nightraising money for Keech HospiceCare. The total this year topped£1700, a great effort in these straightenedtimes.By the time you read thisBiggleswade Rugby will have startedtheir new year fixtures with ahome game against stewart &lloyds and will be looking forwardto the next home encounter withlowly Brackley on saturday 28thJanuary. Biggy trounced Brackleyearlier in the season and theNorthants club have had a string ofinjuries to contend with since then.Biggleswade First XV led bycoach Paul Raitt have had an electrifying2011 and look to build towardsthe end of their first season inMidlands 3. The team are very youngand on occasions have been outthoughtby more experienced sides,but have always hung on to grab thewin. On other occasions they haveplayed ‘champagne’ rugby, asagainst stamford just beforeChristmas when they ran out 32 – 3winners at home on a crisp wintersday. The following weekend Biggylaboured to a 10 – 15 away win overBedford Queens, the running rugbyof the previous week sadly lackingbut once again Biggy secured thewin.Biggleswade senior player ArranPickering has been selected for EastMidlands u20s squad, Arran alsoplays for Oakland’s College andsaracens Academy where he is asaracens apprentice. He is the latestin a line of former Biggy Mini andYouth players who have gone on torepresent East Midlands.The second XV (Pirates) haveBiggleswade fullback CharlieDarlow with captain JonathanHamilton and Russ German in supportagainst Brackley in the Autumn.had a tough time in the Greene KingPremiere league, they were promotedlast season but have not yet capturedthat sparkling form. The teamlay sixth in the league with 3 winsfrom 10 starts, but have contendedwith injuries and losing a couple ofplayers who have made the step tothe First XV.Biggy Thirds goInternationalBiggy Third XV have also beenon the end of some heavy defeats,however the decision to enter a ThirdXV into the leagues was taken toensure that they boys got a gameevery week, unlike last season whenthey were let down on many occasions.Biggy Thirds are embarkingon the longest excursion for anyEnglish league team when they facePoblenou Enginyers on saturday28th January. The Enginyers are theonly non uK team to play in theBritish league set up and are based inBarcelona and run by an expatEnglishman. When they playedBiggy in October they landed atluton a couple of hours before kickoffand then flew home afterwards.The addition of Poblenou Enginyersin the Greene King league has injecteda bit of Catalonian colour into theproceedings and the Biggy Boys arelooking forward to this internationalfixture.Of the Youth sides, a stand outresult before Christmas came fromthe u15s who beat Ampthill in theBedfordshire Cup 14 – 12. A complacentAmpthill side had underestimatedthe Biggleswade team who hadPLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS:ROSETTA PUBLISHING LIMITEDBedford i-lab, Priory Business Park,Stannard Way, Bedford MK44 3RZTel: 01234 834700the previous week been unable tohave enough fit players to honour aleague tie! A superb conversion fromJosh sadd from the touch linesecured a famous win, next up isBedford Blues in the County Final.England’s talisman retires.For many people the sport ofrugby entered their consciousness ona rainy November morning in 2003when Jonny Wilkinson slotted thatdream drop goal to win the RugbyWorld Cup for England. Wilkinsonhas retired from test rugby after 91England caps but his influence on thegame will be carried on by the thousandsof youngsters that turned torugby after the 2003 world cup.Wilkinson was the perfect professional,calm, a ferocious tackler andtotally committed. stories aboundthat his dedication to training wassuch that the Newcastle ground staffhad to coax Jonny to go home after atraining session by tuning off thefloodlights. Wilkinson was still practicinglong after the rest of the squadhad gone for their supper. At a recentevening book signing atTwickenham, the crowd was hugebut Jonny insisted that everyone whobought a book would have it signed.He did not leave until 2.30am the followingmorning! But for a series ofbad injuries (knee, shoulder and kidneys)he would have gone on tobreak more point’s records. Off thepitch his shyness is apparent, seemingalmost embarrassed by the attentionthat he was given. irrationallyobsessive (his words) a follower ofBuddhism and with a keen businesseye he has already laid the foundationsto a career after rugby when hisclub contract with Toulon finishesnext season Wilkinson’s legacies arethe many players in the sport whowere encouraged to take up rugby bywatching his international performances.Goodbye Jonny and thanksfor the memories.New man for theSix NationsEngland welcomes stuartlancaster to head the national sidefor the six Nations Championshipstarting in February. lancaster hasbeen in the England set up for a fewyears and has taken charge of theelite squad until after the sixNations.A reminder that the six Nationschampionship starts on February 4thwith France vs italy at 2.30pm followedby scotland vs England at5pm. The games will be showing onthe Big screen at Biggy. 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