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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.
TEL: 01234 843905 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk BIGGLESWADE BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2011 25SPORTBig weekend of rugby lies aheadFROM modest beginningsin1987 the Rugby World Cuphas grown to be one of thebiggest sporting occasions inthe world. In a few days timethe competition starts in NewZealand with the hosts nailedon favourites.In recent world cups the AllBlacks have had a good build upbut failed on the biggest stage, thiscould be the year to change that.Biggleswade Club President,Mike Williams says that afterwatching on TV the Tri Nationsand England v Wales matches hefeels that as generally predictedthen the World Cup winners willbe either the All Blacks orAustralia Both have looked sharpand as it is the end of their seasonshave looked match fit and settled.Their game is fast with excellentsupport play and both forwardsand backs look very comfortablewith the ball in hand— they alsomake very few mistakes andpunish opposition errors. TheSpringboks have so far notimpressed, but have been withoutmany of their better players. Of thehome nations England with a bigstrong pack could cause someproblems by denying theopposition the ball. Francealthough having some great talentwill probably be as unpredictableas ever!The Biggy Big BreakfastBiggleswade Rugby Club willbe celebrating the world cup withselected games being shown onthe big screen and the famedBiggy Big Breakfast being servedto early morning fans. Some of theEngland games will kick off at9.30am UK time starting with thegame against Argentina onSaturday 10th September.The club are inviting all rugbyfans and their guests to come andenjoy the game, have breakfastand a beer!Opposition supporters areespecially welcome, so it would begreat to see any local Argentineansat the club for the openingEngland game on Saturday 10thSeptember… and no, being Welshin a Puma’s shirt does not count!The Biggy Big Breakfast WorldCup GamesSaturday 10th September:England vs Argentina at9.30amSunday 11th September: SouthArica vs Wales at 9.30amSunday 18th September: Englandvs Georgia (recorded) at 9amSaturday 24th September: NewZealand vs France at 9.30amSaturday 1st October England vsScotland at 8.30amOther games will be showing,along with selected quarter andsemi finals and the Final. Checkout the club website www.biggleswaderugby.co.uk fordetails of the Biggy world cupevents.Biggy First XV start with ahome gameBiggleswade kick-off the newseason with a home games againstRugby St Andrews at 3pm onSaturday 10th September givingavid supporters a chance to watchthe England game and thenBiggy’s first home match. Life inMidlands Three will be tough,team manager Richard Phipps isunder no illusion that the boys willneed to be at their best every weekto be able to compete with theopposition who include old friendsRushden & Higham and BedfordQueens.All of last season squad havereturned to training and the clubhave welcomed a couple of additionalplayers who have movedinto the area and will be pushingfor a First XV place.Home games as followsSaturday 10th September vsRugby St Andrews KO at 3pmSaturday 1st October vs BedfordSwifts KO at 3pmBiggleswade Second XV (ThePirates) start their League gamesin the Greene King SuperPremiere table with a home game,also on September 10th againstShelford 3s, kick-off is 3pm. Theteam will run out in new kitsponsored by long time supportersfor the club A.D.I, the Henlowbased aircraft componentssupplier and The Health & SafetyPeople from Sandy.Sunday 11th September isBreast Cancer Care DayCome along to watch a charitygame at the club at 1pm where twoguest sides will play in a gamededicated to raising funds for thisvaluable charity. GroundsmanMike has promised to paint pinklines on the pitch and the colourpink will be the order of the day onshirts etc.The day starts in spectacularfashion with a Bikini car wash atthe club at 10.00 am by some ofthe club wives and mums and theirfriends.Biggy player Mark ‘Potton’Peace came up with the idea ofraining funds for this importantcharity. The match will kick-off at1pm and be between BiggleswadeThird XV and a Biggy invitationside, with the nucleus from theMini’s dads who played in theTouch Rugby tournament.A raffle, with some excellentprizes donated by local businessesand barbecue will be held alongwith a pole dancing fitness demonstration.Biggy in the communityThe club were proud to host theEast Anglian Air Ambulance/CLIC Sargent charity motorcycleride out to celebrate 35 year sincethe great Barry Sheene won hisworld championship. The eventattracted over 200 bikers onAugust 13th and also a number ofclubs and motorcycle groups,including the police and emergencyservices. The bikers paid£10 to take part in the ride-outaround eighty miles ofBedfordshire countryside.Saracens Coaching CampPlayers attending the Saracensrugby coaching camp at Biggywere surprised to receive a visitfrom the Aviva Premiership Cup,won by Saracens in May. The twoday camp started in pouring rainbut finished in warm sunshine andthe thirty players attending got thechance to have their photographtaken with the cup. England U20sprop Maku Vunipola visited theplayers on Friday and helped bringhis considerable bulk to the coaching.Tongan born Maku has justsigned for Saracens and is on aduel registration with BedfordBlues. The Saracens coachingteam selected two players, HenryFrancis and Luke Yexley whowere outstanding over the twodays and showed promise. Thecoaching camp attracted playersfrom other local clubs and is partof the ongoing partnershipbetween the two clubs.Biggy Minis & Youth.In the previous edition of theBulletin, we mentioned the MiniSection which cater for the club’syounger players from the age ofsix to twelve. Biggy Minis havefour weeks of training before theirtraditional season opener againstRushden & Higham for the R & HJubilee Cup. Biggleswade arerunning teams in all age groupsfrom U7s through to U12s andfrom U13 to U16s and ColtsBoth Biggy Minis and theBiggleswade Youth teams havecommenced training with theYouth teams getting ready for lifein the Saracens Herts & MiddlesexLeagues. Toughest task falls to theU16s who are in the top divisionand play Old Albanians, BishopStortford, big name side Wasps,and Bedford Blues who won thecounty final last season againstBiggy. The first game of the seasonkicks-off at home againstHitchin on Sunday 25thSeptember followed a fortnightlater with Teddington also athome.
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