New charity shop to open in Sandy
Keech House Hospice will be opening its 26th shop in Sandy Market Square in order to raise important funds. The new shop will be selling a range of items such as bric-a-brac, clothes, books and...
View ArticleREVIEW: Spence sparkles in Cinderella romp
A glittering version of the ever-popular pantomime Cinderella opened to a packed Milton Keynes audience last Friday featuring celebrity dancer Louie Spence and singing star Deniece Pearson. And judging...
View ArticleChristmas waste collection days
Waste collections will be changed over the festive period.In Central Bedfordshire bins due for collection on 24th will be taken on 22nd, 25th will move to 24th, 26th will go to 27th, 27th will go to...
View ArticleRoad’s white lines will not be restored
Angry villagers believe a road’s lack of white lines is dangerous.Central Beds Council resurfaced Sutton Road from Sutton to Dunton without repainting the white lines.Andy Kaye of Sutton said: “This...
View ArticleRuby’s skydive for Charlotte
A fundraiser collected £710 by doing a sponsored skydive.Ruby Moore, who lives in The Rowlands in Biggleswade, jumped in memory of her friend Charlotte Sheppard, who died in 2009.£300 will go to...
View ArticleSleeping in the cold
Brave the cold in this festive season.A group sleep out will be held in Sandy Market Square on Saturday, December 29.Money will be raised for Bedfordshire Housing Link, the Salvation Army, Kings Arms...
View ArticleREVIEW: Spence sparkles in Cinderella romp
A glittering version of the ever-popular pantomime Cinderella opened to a packed Milton Keynes audience last Friday featuring celebrity dancer Louie Spence and singing star Deniece Pearson.And judging...
View ArticleCash windfall for disabled people
A cash windfall will help people stay in their own homes for longer.South Cambridgeshire District Council has been given a £62,000 government grant.It will be used to improve the quality of life for...
View ArticleBiggy hoping to welcome World Cup winner Cohen
Saturday will be supporters final chance to see the Biggy’s First XV at home this year and enjoy some seasonal hospitality when they take on high flying Northampton Old Scouts.Biggy have failed to...
View ArticleA £29,289 bill error
A pensioner was sent a £29,289.71 bill after the council made a mistake.Ken Lynch, of Pyms Way in Sandy, received the bill from Central Beds Council on Friday.The bill, which was addressed to his wife,...
View ArticleNativity photos
Get in the Picture will return to Biggleswade Market Square tomorrow, Saturday.Head there to get your photo taken as a character in Biggleswade Baptist Church’s nativity scene. Get involved and enjoy...
View ArticlePantaloons
The Pantaloons theatre company will be performing A Christmas Carol in Sandy Sports Centre tomorrow, Saturday.It is in aid of the RSPB and will be held at 3pm and 7pm. Ticket are £10 for adults and £5...
View ArticlePantos promise laugh a minute
We are well and truly into pantomime season now. Milton Keynes Theatre is showing Cinderella. There are matinee and evening performances until Sunday, January 6.Along with the dance a minute Dandini,...
View ArticleCandlelight carols for all
A candlelight and carols evening will be held tonight (Friday) in Tempsford.Nexus Big Band will provide the music in the Millennium Garden in Church End from 7pm to 9pm. Grace Blick of Station will...
View ArticleYoung Stotfold keeper earns trial at Brentford
Stotfold’s teenage goalkeeper George Darlow has earned a trial at League One side Brentford, writes Mike Simmonds.The 16-year-old was expected to turn out for the Bees in friendly match last night...
View ArticleWater closes a town cemetery
A waterlogged cemetery has been closed to burials until further notice.Arlesey Town Council met on Tuesday to discuss the town’s cemetery.The problem had reached a climax after the deferral of a burial...
View ArticleChildren in care will live in village home
A children’s home will open in a village.Central Beds councillors approved Debbie Bavister’s application to run the care home in Potton Road in Everton at the development management committee meeting...
View ArticleGive the needy a merry Christmas
There is still time to donate to our Families in Need Appeal.We are collecting food, new toys and toiletries to create luxury hampers for the needy in Chronicle Country this Christmas.Simon from 1st...
View ArticleCash rolls in at fayre
A lower school raised more than £800 at a fayre.Laburnum Lower School in Sandy’s Frost Fayre was held on Friday, November 30.It was a success despite the bitterly cold weather. Sandy mayor Susan Sutton...
View ArticleDon’t let plumbing problems be a drain on your Christmas
You might be looking forward to Christmas but it is easy to forget how dependent we are on our plumbing systems – so now is the right time to put a bit of effort into preparing for the winter months to...
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