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24 BIGGLESWADE BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2011 TEL: 01234 843905 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukArmy Cadets declare war on boredomYOUNG PEOPLE from acrossNorth Bedfordshire declare war onboredom this summer joining morethan 500 other Army Cadets atSummer Camp. The action packedmilitary and adventurous camp istailored to instill virtues of leadership,honesty and always puttingthe team first.So far they have trained for andcompleted a two day combat exerciseagainst their fictional enemy‘Dr Dan Druff’, the notoriousleader of a rebel group. During theexercise they built temporary shelters,patrolled to gather intelligenceon the enemy and took part inadrenaline filled ambushes andattacks on the enemy positions.Cadets also get the chance toenjoy their free time at the end of ahard days training, with their newfriends from across Bedfordshire &Hertfordshire. A programme ofsports competitions includingfootball, volleyball, tug of war,swimming and more is laid on sothe excitement never stops. Campconcludes with a disco as a closingcelebration of all we achieved inour ten days.The Army Cadets are stillYour local cleaningcompanyHOMEBRIGHTFully vetted andinsured cleaners ataffordable rates■ Weekly house cleans■ One off spring cleans■ Ironing serviceCall Angela for aFREE quoteOffice 01767 222141Mob 07807 452974Cadet Sergeant Chris Anstee, 17from Bedford is on a routine waterreplenishment patrol, providingfresh water for his troops at theirfield head quarters.currently away at camp for anotherfour days. In the remaining time thecadets still have to practice shooting,learn ceremonial drill and firstaid skills.We spoke with the junior cadetsHOMEBRIGHTCARPET &UPHOLSTERYCLEANINGPrompt Reliable &Courteous ServiceWe use the very latestProfessional Equipment givingyou Cleaner Healthier FresherCarpets & UpholsteryAt home or at work● Carpet Cleaning● Upholstery Cleaning● Stain Protection● Specialist Spot & StainRemoval● Fully InsuredCall Jim for a FREE quoteOffice 01767 222141Mob 07807 452974most around aged 13-14, who formost camp it is their first time awayfrom home. We asked them abouttheir favourite parts of camp so farthey said, “Firing in the ambush”,“Taking cover when the flares wentup”, “Going swimming”,“Patrolling in the dark” and“Taking out Dr. Dan Druff”.The ten day camp costs cadetsjust £60 each for all food, travel,accommodation and training. Thecamp is operated by volunteer adultinstructors who are speciallytrained to deliver safe militarytraining.For more information on how tojoin the Army Cadets as a Cadet orVolunteer Adult Instructor visitbeds-herts-ack.co.ukRed Hat LadiesLADIES, if you are over fifty andfeel your social life is in the doldrums,then this could be just thething for you. There is a localchapter of The Red Hat Societytaking in new members right now.Forget the old ‘red hat, no knickers’that is often quoted in Britain,this is a social group for ladies overfifty who want some fun and fellowshipwith other lively women ata local, national and even internationallevel. There are now overone hundred chapters in the UK,several in Europe and SouthAfrica, hundreds in Australia andCanada and thousands in USAwhere it all started.It all began in California when alady named Sue Ellen thought itwould be a bit of a wheeze to giveher friend who was turning fifty ared hat and a copy of the poem‘Warning’ by the English writerJenny Joseph. This is the welllovedpoem that starts ‘When I aman old woman I shall wear purplewith a red hat which doesn't go,and doesn't suit me.’ (Unusuallythis poem has been voted Poem ofthe Year twice in the UK). SueEllen’s friends all liked the ideaand started giving out red hats andpoems to their friends turningfifty. They even started to wear thehats on outings with purple outfitsto complete the picture visualisedin the poem. Naturally, the localpress took an interest and then thenational press and women all overAmerica took it to heart and triedto join up. The Red Hat Societywas born!If you feel you would like tojoin the local group, email myfairladies@ymail.comor leave a messageon 01462 834112.Sandy & District SeniorCitizens CommunitySupport GroupKEN Lynch, project co-ordinatoris looking for members to join theabove group aimed at the over 50’swhich will launch in September.Meetings will take place at HanleyCourt, Sandy.If you become a member of thegroup you could benefit from discountedswimming and free snowclearing in the winter.For further information pleasecontact Ken Lynch on 01767681739.Summer schoolTHE 15th annual programme ofEnglish summer schools tookplace in the first two weeks of July.Twenty three year 13 and ex studentsfrom Stratton Upper Schoolvolunteered to travel to Poland andmanage the classes which wereheld in the towns of Starogard andSandy’s link town of Skarszewy.More than 100 Polish youngstersaged from 6-20 attended theclasses which were held everyweekday morning . The studentsthemselves were accommodatedfree in local hotels and had theafternoons and weekends free toexplore and go sightseeing. Twoexcursions were organised as wellas an American-style barbecue.The students had a day visiting thecathedral town of Pelplin and thethe castle at Gniew and anotherday at the theme park at Symbark.The Skarszewy students were alsointerviewed by regional televisionKarsuby and filmed working withtheir groups.This initiative is viewed by thePoles as the cornerstone of the linkwith Sandy and early indicationsare that this year’s classes wereevery bit as successful as those ofprevious years.ALARMINGA burglary took place in BluebellClose, off Foxglove Drive,Tuesday 23rd August. Access wasgained to the rear garden. A scooterfrom the garden was used tosmash a window in the conservatory.The alarm system frightenedthe offenders away.FOUR ARSONISTSARRESTED AT PARKThe skate park, in Saxon Gate wasvandalised on Sunday 21stAugust. Litter at the park has beenpiled on the ramp and set ablaze.Four were arrested youths at thescene. The newly built skate rampshave been damaged by the fire.