New cycling club in Gamlingay
A new club has been created for keen cyclists.Gamlingay Griffins Cycling Club has been formed by long distance cyclists who met during Gamlingay Bike Week.Currently the schedule features rides of...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Rush revs up to take the flag in a crowded field
In a busy week for new releases there’s no question about which film will be first off the grid – Rush is aiming to race to box office success with plenty of hype and hoo-ha in the tank.Ron Howard is...
View ArticleChurch’s fayre will show toys through the years
A church will hold its ever popular fayre next weekend.St Andrew’s Country Fayre will be at the parish church in Biggleswade on Saturday, September 21.There will be a special toy exhibition, featuring...
View ArticleFundraising indoor boot sale at hall
A fundraising indoor boot sale is taking place at the Shefford Town Memorial Hall on October 12.For more information contact Linda on 01462 814582.
View ArticleHope’s money for hospital
A young fundraiser brought in £480 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.Hope Bush, 10, of Biggleswade joined in a day of fundraising at ASDA in the town.The youngster has previously...
View ArticleChurch holds pie day in marquee
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church held a pie day.Free burgers and chips were served at a marquee in Saxon Drive, Biggleswade.
View ArticleGreat bake-off at the watermill
A television programme was imitated by local cooks.The Great Stotfold Watermill Bake-off on Sunday took a leaf from the book of the Great British Bake-off, which was a hit with television viewers. Beth...
View ArticleFriends become male strippers - for a good cause!
Two friends were happy to strip for cash – but all in the name of a good cause.Tony ‘The Spider’ Mager of Clifton and Pete ‘Buzzsaw’ Holland of Arlesey raised £250 for a centre which cares for...
View ArticlePupils hear about life during the war
Children at a lower school learned about the Second World War during a special themed day.The pupils at Caldecote Lower School wore dress from the period to school on Wednesday (September 11).Special...
View ArticleTravel: 500 years of treasure in St Albans
What impresses most about the ancient St Albans street market is the accord between market and supermarket writes Sandra Shevey. The market runs along both sides of the High Street and since early...
View ArticleChoral festival to be held again
A town will be holding another choral festival.Sandy is holding this year’s Sangerstevne on Saturday, October 19. Choirs are invited to sing their own 20 minute programme and to join the other choirs...
View ArticleVIDEO: Message in a Wallet
Chronicle editor Jim Stewart was presented with a certificate of thanks by Biggleswade Sandy Lions.Lions president Lynn Walker and Roger Wolburn, co-ordinator of the organisation’s Message in a Wallet...
View ArticleShop to move on to industrial park
A planning application to create a retail unit on Stratton Business Park has been approved.Central Beds Councillors gave the plan the go ahead on Wednesday.The site is opposite London Road Retail Park...
View ArticleSoldier’s night out ended in tragedy
Shock to the body caused by hitting very cold water may have killed a soldier whose body was found in a lake, an inquest heard.That was the verdict of assistant Beds coroner Bob Amos who was...
View ArticleRichard Maudlin’s landslide victory in Northill
Richard Maudlin has been elected to Northill Parish Council with an overwhelming majority.His father, Peter Maudlin, held the seat until he sadly died earlier this year. Richard stands for continuity...
View ArticleUpbeat Beatles bring you the sounds of the Fab Four
The weekend kicks off with a gig by Thin Lizzy tribute band, Limehouse Lizzy.The band will play at Bedford Corn Exchange tonight (Friday) at 8.30pm. Tickets cost £14.On Thursday The Upbeat Beatles...
View ArticlePotton Show 2013
Greenfingered individuals showed off their produce at a town’s show.Potton Flower and Vegetable Show was held on Saturday. It was the show’s 40th anniversary.As well as the competitions for best...
View ArticleMuseum is the legacy of John
A museum’s founder has sadly passed away.Frederick John Saunders, known as John, opened Stondon Motor Museum in Lower Stondon.The museum’s director, Maureen Hird, said: “He always dreamt of having a...
View ArticleThieves caught on CCTV
Bedfordshire Police has released CCTV images of two people that they would like to speak with following the theft of food from the Tesco Express store in Dickens Boulevard, Stotfold, on Wednesday...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Byzantium, Dead Man Down, Black Rock, Fire With Fire
Unique horror thriller BYZANTIUM (15: Studio Canal) sees Interview With The Vampire director Neil Jordan return to the bloodsucking genre. His tale of two female vampires spending centuries on the run...
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