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30 BIGGLESWADE BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2011 TEL: 01234 843905 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukNew Methodist arrangementsAS FROM September this year theMethodist Church at this presenttime in the Beds, Essex & HertsDistrict, will be in a new circuitcalled North Bedfordshire Circuitand will be launched on Saturday3rd September 2011 at Kings HouseComplex 245 Ampthill RoadBedford. from 2pm to includeFamily Fun, Barn Dance, AfternoonTea, Informal Worship and theLaunch at 4.50pm.The monthly lunches at Trinitywill re-commence on Thursday 1stSeptember at 12 noon to be followedby a concert at 1.10pm for about halfan hour. Then on the first Thursdayof each month but not in January.There will be concert byChurches together entitled ‘Rose’sin Bloom’ on Saturday 1st Octoberat Trinity. A tea will be provided,concert at 7pm.The Wesley Guild sessions recommence on Sunday October 2nd(this being Guild Sunday) and willbe led by Rev. Andrew Hollins at10.30 and by Rev. Amos Salisbury at6pm.New Volunteer CentreEVERY Friday from 10am –1.30pm at the Citizens AdviceBureau (CAB) office in the centreof town (at the bus station).If you are looking for somethingto fill your spare time and fillthose gaps in your CV why notcome along on Friday and discoverwho needs volunteers in yourarea. You may want to volunteerin an office or maybe you wouldprefer to volunteer with childrenor adults with disabilities. We havelots of voluntary roles that needfilling even if you can only sparetwo hours a week. Volunteeringdoes not affect your benefits andmost organisations will pay yourexpenses.The Guild meets fortnightly on aWednesday starting at 7.30 and theprogramme is as follows:Wed. Oct. 5th Rev, Guy Scott –atalk on his time in the ScillyIsles.Wed. Oct 19th still to be confirmed.Wed. Nov. 2nd Sandye Singers.Wed. Nov. 16th still to beconfirmed.Wed. Nov. 30th Ross Abington.Talk on the Polish Mission.Wed. Dec. 14th. Eric Lund. Talk onthe KIng James bible.2012.Wed.Jan 18th Rev. Andrew Hollins.Wed. Feb. 1st. Mr. Peter Vickers.Wed. Feb 15th. Mr. GerryLawrence.Wed. Feb 29th Rev. Clive Larret.Wed. Mar. 14th Potton SalvationArmy.Wed. Mar. 28th Madeliene Phillips.on being a guide round WoburnAbbey.Margot Alston– Press representative forBiggleswade Trinity Methodistchurch.You do not need a CRB checkfor all of the opportunities.Are you a local charities orcommunity group?Do you need more volunteers?Volunteer Centre Biggleswadeis looking for good quality volunteeringopportunities from localcharities and community groups.Having a base in Biggleswade willbe sure to attract more local peoplewho prefer not to travel to Bedfordto enquire about volunteering. Weoffer support with VolunteerManagement, training, advice andguidance on all aspects of recruitingand retaining volunteers.Please call Rebecca or Deniseon 01234 213100 and let us help.BIGGLESWADE SPIRITUAL CHURCHWe are holding anotherPsychic & Holistic FayreWeatherley Centre in BiggleswadeSATURDAY10th SEPTEMBER 10am - 4pmfurther information please emailbrianlloyd27@hotmail.com or telephone him on07944 700821//01234 406 915THE COUNTRY PLAYERSpresentTHE DARLINGBUDS OF MAYThe Place Theatre, Bedford.Wednesday September 21, 7.30pmThursday September 22, 7.30pmFriday September 23, 7.30pmSaturday September 24, 2.30pmSaturday September 24, 7.30pmTickets: £7.50 (£6.50 conc.)from The Place onlinewww.theplacebedford.org.uk/WhatsOn/Shows.shtml orBedford Box Office:01234 269519or Graham Pavey 07950 923051www.countryplayers.org.ukWALK THEROUTEin association with theBedfordshire Walking Festivalorganised by the Ramblers,Bedfordshire Area and Bedford &Milton Keynes Waterway Trust.Saturday10th Septemberstarting 10:30amMeet at Ridgmont Station, BedsMK43 0XPLearn about the restoration ofRidgmont Station buildings.Trace the route of a 5 mile sectionof the planned Bedford & MiltonKeynes Waterway from the cattlecreep beneath the M1 motorwayvia Brogborough Hill to the Forestof Marston Vale Centre (deliciousrefreshments available).Getting there: As parking is exceedinglylimited at Ridgmont station, werecommend travelling by train; fromBedford St. Johns (9:36am arrives9:58am) or from Bletchley(10:01am arrives 10:18am).ST. ANDREW’S CHURCHCountry Fayre and ExhibitionShortmead St. Biggleswadeon Saturday, 24th Septemberfrom 10.30am to 3.30pmFree AdmissionAll proceeds from this year’s Country Fayre willbe donated to The RNLI and The Mission toSeafarers to support and save lives at sea. Thetheme of the supporting exhibition in the churchis on exploring ‘Life on the Ocean Waves’.www.biggleswadeparishchurch.co.uk