Sandy Pre-school’s carnival open day
A pre-school will hold an open day to coincide with the carnival.Sandy Pre-school will open its doors on Saturday, June 15, the same day as Sandy Carnival.Past, present and new parents are invited to...
View ArticleMP Burt welcomes ‘boost’ from Budget
North-East Beds MP Alistair Burt has welcomed the announcements that were made in the Budget.Mr Burt believes Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget will have a positive effect on the area’s economy.He...
View ArticleHolistic centre is in such good health!
A holistic health centre opened its doors for a special launch event on Saturday, March 16.The Courtyard Centre of Health and Wellbeing in Biggleswade hosted a variety of activities and talks.Owner...
View ArticleBloomfield in winning groove as runners brave the elements
The annual Bedfordshire Schools Cross County Relays, hosted by Biggleswade AC, were held at Rowney Warren, Chicksands last Wednesday.Despite the snow blizzards and freezing temperatures, a total of 10...
View ArticleChurch can now access new funds
A church raised £3,000 for a new project at a charity event on Saturday, March 16.St Andrew’s Church in Biggleswade brought in the funds for the Access for All appeal at its Gift Day.Anyone who would...
View ArticleFish and trips to Norfolk
Exercise and eating form the perfect partnership on a family cottage break in north Norfolk, says Hannah Stephenson.Tucking into freshly dressed crab in Cromer, it occurs to me that you could eat your...
View ArticleNetball round-up
Bedford & District LeaguePremier Division: Ampthill Amazons 54 Bedford Hawks 40; Wyvern-Grangers Flames 33 1st Choice Recruitment 44; Wyvern-Grangers Blaze 62 Red Arrows 36; Team T&S 40...
View ArticleThree-bed semis are the fastest sellers, survey finds
The latest data from Move With Us, the property services specialists, has revealed that three bedroom semi detached properties are selling the fastest in today’s market. Results from a survey of more...
View ArticleBurglary in Northill
Burglars smashed through a back door to enter a house.The crime took place on Thursday, March 14 between 10am and 10.45am. Someone broke the glass in the back door of a house in Thorncote Road,...
View ArticleRidley and Barton impress in English Schools Champs
Two Biggleswade AC athletes were selected to represent Bedfordshire in the English Schools Cross Country Championships at Catton Park in Derbyshire last weekend. Hannah Ridley and Sam Barton both...
View ArticleTable Tennis round-up
Bedford & District LeagueDivision One: Elstow A 0 Modern B 10; Modern C 6 St Neots B 4; Biggleswade 10 Stevington A 0; St Neots A 1 Modern A 9.Division Two: Modern D 6 Civil Service A 4; Marston 3...
View ArticleAlan Dee: It’s never great to decide not to punctuate
So its crunch time tomorrow on whether councillor’s in Mid Devon decide to banish apostrophe’s from street signs.If you read the preceding paragraph without tutting, or even realising something was...
View ArticleCelebrate Thai New Year
A restaurant will be celebrating Thai New Year with a special event.The Bangkok Lounge in Shefford will be marking the occasion on Sunday, April 14 from 5.30pm.There will be dancers and an evening of...
View ArticleCanine Partners’ talk in Sandy
Learn about Canine Partners at a library talk.Ray Bylett will speak about the organisation, which trains assistance dogs to help people with disabilities, at Sandy Good Afternoon Club.He will be...
View ArticleRSPB Easter trail
Enjoy Easter with a trail at a nature reserve.The RSPB’s Easter hunt trail will be at the Sandy headquarters on Friday (April 29), to Monday (April 1) from 10am to 3pm.Follow the Easter trail, spotting...
View ArticleCome on everybody - Do the Caveman!
New way of eating is great for weight loss says transformation experts.Twin brothers Mark and Stephen Gray are at the forefront of a new dietary regime.The former professional rugby players turned...
View ArticleIt was a close shave for Nicola
A fundraiser raised more than £850 after shaving her head for charity.Nicola Woodward of Biggleswade raised the money for the Forster Suite at Lister Hospital where she works as a nurse.Nicola, who is...
View ArticlePeace is write way to go
Young writers have been asked to give peace a chance in a new competition.The Rotary Clubs of Biggleswade and Biggleswade Ivel have approached schools around the area to invite students to take part in...
View ArticleFanning her way to the flower show
A floristry student reached the heats of a Chelsea Flower Show competition.Noriko Garratt is in her third year at Shuttleworth College. Her bridal floral design was admired by judges in the RHS Florist...
View Article‘We’ll look at a new deal if it saves us £171 a month’
Homeowners might be expected to stick with their existing mortgage deals while interest rates are low – but new research says that more homeowners are considering remortgaging this year and would be...
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