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12 BULLETIN DECEMBER 2011 TEL: 01234 843905 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukBiggleswade Ivel Evening Townswomen GuildChAIRMAN Chris Davieswelcomed 34 members to theNovember meeting of theBiggleswade Ivel eveningTownswomen Guild on 14thNovember. The minutes wereread, approved and signed. TheOctober Speaker, eric Lund, hadproved very interesting. TheBancroft TG Fashion Show hadproved an enjoyable eveningalthough the models had causeda great deal of amusement. Theitems of clothing were ratherexpensive.Members had enjoyed theOctober Walk and had been verylucky as the rain kept off. Theladies had an excellent lunch at thePlough. Sheila Mills laid thewreath on behalf of the Guild at theRemembrance Day Parade. Theparade had been well attended. TheSecretary read an invitation to theFederation Carol Service on 10thDecember at 11am at WalsworthRoad Baptist Church. Bobby Ballwould be reading a lesson. Detailsof the National Carol Service, 5thDecember were given.The coach fare would be paidon the day and the coach would beleaving the Town Centre at 10am.There were spaces available for anywishing to go shopping at StAlbans. Federation was arranging alunch next year at Hitchin Priorymarquee to celebrate the Queen’sJubilee at a cost of £25.00.Chris would be attending thenext Federation meeting and wouldfind out more details. Severalmembers indicated that theywished to attend. Members wereHelp for parents and familiesALISTAIR Burt, MP for North east Bedfordshire, haswelcomed an £11 million investment in new online and telephoneservices which will help to support parents and families.The Government is providing funding to eleven voluntaryand community organisations to deliver a range of supportincluding relationship advice, advice on educational issues andservices tailored specifically for fathers.Mr Burt said: "every parent across the country can benefitfrom these services and I welcome the Government’s decisionto trust organisations with a proven track record in supportingfamilies to deliver them. Online and telephone support will givefamilies in Bedfordshire the help they need, when they need it,without interfering in family life."www.toyboxdaynurseries.co.uktold about a U3A Trip to visit theHouses of Parliament nextFebruary 14th. The coach wouldleave Biggleswade at 6.50am.Members were reminded that thenext meeting was the ChristmasParty and to bring a plate of foodand a wrapped gift for BiggleswadeHospital.Gill Hibbert was presented withher awards from the SummerSpecial held in July. Lots of itemshad been given by the members for‘Treat The Troops’ and these wouldbe taken to the next Federationmeeting. Two ladies who had readabout us knitting for the FistulaHospital, Addis Ababa, had givenus three lap blankets. A card ofappreciation had been sent to them.Angela Williamson had alsocompleted a blanket and this wasdisplayed to the new members. Theblankets would also go to theFederation Meeting.After a break for refreshmentsand a browse at the sales table theChairman introduced the entertainmentfor the evening, Mrs.SANDYToybox Day Nursery7 Medusa Way, Sandy SG19 1TH01767 683602BIGGLESWADEToybox Day Nursery, The Saxon Centre,Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade SG18 8AT01767 313139STOTFOLDToybox Day Nursery70 High Street, Stotfold, SG5 4LD01462 734306Lawrence and the Sandy Singers.Accompanied on the keyboard byMary, they preceded to entertainand amuse with Christmas songsgiven a modern slant, carols, poemsboth sad and funny and involvingthe audience with some very imaginativeactions to the Twelve Daysof Christmas. Liz Stirratt gave thevote of thanks for an unforgettablestart to the festive season. Mrs.Lawrence judged the competitionfor a Christmas decoration placingChris Davies 1st, Anne Jones 2ndand Angela Williamson 3rd. Theraffle was drawn and the delightedwinners were Jenny Talbot, JoChelley and Joyce Bilcock.Closing the meeting, the chairmanreminding members that thenext meeting would be on 12thDecember which would be theChristmas Party, reminding membersto bring food, a gift forBiggleswade Hospital. Thecompetition would be for ahomemade cracker.All visitors would be verywelcome.The Rising Stars AwardsThe RISING Star Awardsrecognise the achievements ofleading edge employers andindividuals.The awards are now in their18th year and their value is reflectedin the calibre of businesses andindividuals who win these accolades– these awards are the premiershowcase for the county's risingstars.Company of the Year award isthe premier award, and was presentedto the business that demonstrateexceptional businessachievement over a period of timeand which was recognised in itsown industry.Toybox was delighted to beshortlisted for the Company of theYear award and they enjoyed agala evening in November inBedford. The evening was presentedby Ray Stubbs former BBCSports and Comic Relief star, withafter dinner speaker RichardGaisford – the Chief NewsCorrespondent for ITV Daybreak.This was their first year attendingthese prestigious awards andToybox were so proud to havebeen shortlisted for the top awardof the evening. It is a reflection ofthe staff’s hard work and dedicationover the past testing years,that they won the HighlyCommended Award for Companyof the Year. Toybox came secondto Woodfines Solictiors LLP, along established local firm, whohave been winning different categoriesat this event, for a numberof years. Toybox hope to be backnext year, if nominated, flying theflag for the childcare sector inBedfordshire again!